Never before and never since has there been a kingdom with the grandeur of Solomon's. Only when the millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ is instituted will the kingdom of Solomon pale in comparison. It wealth and grandeur were extensive and magnificent. Tons of gold were brought at tribute to Solomon. Gold was so plentiful that silver had little or no worth (9:20). Even the garments worn by the servants in the palace were magnificent.
In addition to the wealth and physical grandeur, Solomon enjoyed great fame. It spread throughout all the neighboring and far-reaching countries. Even the Queen of Sheba (modern day Yemen) heard of Solomon's great wisdom and came to observe and experience it for herself. Solomon also enjoyed peace during his reign. No major wars or rebellions are recorded.
This kingdom is a type of the millennial kingdom and is also a type of the life we can live in Christ Jesus right now. All of the spiritual wealth of Heaven is available to the believer. All of the healing, guidance, inspiration, and favor with our Lord Jesus Christ is available to the believer through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Even His faith is ours. All of the knowledge and wisdom and ability to understand the unknowable is available. We do not have to wait until we are translated to a glorified body, but as adopted sons of God, all of the spiritual blessings are ours by promise and inheritance. Solomon fully accepted all the wisdom that God endued him with and accepted and embraced all the material blessings and honor. We, as believers, must do the same.
May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.
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