Who were some of Solomon's principal officers, both civil and ecclesiastical? v. 1—6,
Had several of them been previously employed by David? 2 Sam. 20. 24.
What proverb of his own did he conform to in this selection? Prov. 27. 10.
How many stewards did he appoint over the royal household, and how did they execute their office?
What is said of the population, general prosperity, and extent of Solomon's kingdom at this time? N. B. It is computed from what we learn of the population in David's reign, that the number of inhabitants could not have been much short of 8,000,000. 2 Sam. 24. 9.
What prophecies were fulfilled in this unexampled prosperity of Solomon's reign? Gen. 15.5. and 22. 17. Ps. 72.
What number of horses and horsemen had he, and how is this to be regarded when viewed in connection with the precept in Deut. 17. 16? N. B. This circumstance, though trivial in itself, was probably one of the first imperceptible steps, which led to that unhappy decline and falling away, that marked the close of Solomon's reign.
What further is said respecting Solomon's intellectual endowments? v. 29—31.
What portion of the sacred writings are from his pen?
Of what other works was he the author which have not come down to us?
What is said of the esteem in which he was generally held? v. 34.
Does this and the preceding chapter strikingly record the fulfilment of God's promise made in ch.3. 11—13?
Of whom was Solomon a type in regard to his wisdom? Col. 2. 3.
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