In the book of 1 Kings, chapter two, David gave his final instructions to his son, for her knew that he was dying. One of the best lines, in verse 4, reads: "'If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and all of their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.'" Those were powerful words. David gave Solomon the guide to leaving a lasting legacy in the name of God.
Upon David's death, Solomon's brother Adonijah had their mother go to Solomon, to request a woman to be his wife. Solomon knew what Adonijah tried to do before, to take over the throne, against the wishes of the Lord, and had his brother killed. He gave mercy to those who served his father well, and put to death those who did not.
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