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What were the achievements of King Solomon in Israel?

Outline the achievements of King Solomon in Israel.

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Maurice
(i) He was poet and composed proverbs for religious purposes.

(ii) He prayed God for wisdom in making decisions.

(iii) He gained a reputation for wisdom in settling disputes.

(iv) He displayed high levels of Jewish culture and sophistication in the temple court.

(v) He had a large army of forces on chariots.

(vi) He initiated ambitious building programmes for Jerusalem and other cities.

(vii) He divided the kingdom into 12 administrative districts for effective exploitation and distribution of resources.

(viii) He built a Temple for God in Jerusalem.

(ix) He established trade with other nations.

(x) He initiated industrial activities and exploited minerals in Edom.

(xi) He strengthened the position of Israel through political and matrimonial alliances.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 1, 2017 at 08:00

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