Influence of God's GloryÖrnek

A Wise Leader Absalom and Adonijah’s attempts to become king were thwarted. Solomon was seated on David’s throne and the people of Israel acknowledged him as their king. But Solomon would be inaugurated by God at the altar of Gibeon. There, God blesses Solomon with the giftedness he would need to lead the people. James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Solomon is one of the best examples in Scripture of that truth. > 1\. How does Solomon’s wisdom impact his ability to lead? How should we apply that knowledge to our culture today?