There are people searching for the Holy Grail, not quite sure what this is. There are men in search of treasures and tombs, already thereare countless tombs raided and treasures taken. There are men who are hungry for positions of power and have even said they have the right to rule over people - absoluately disputing this, ignorance keeps people oppressed today.
When King Solomon was made King he could have asked for anything. He asked for Wisdom to rule wisely and that is so that he could make the right decisions.
The way King Solomon dealt with situations to get the right results might seem shocking - one example of two women fighting over a baby both saying this child was theirs. Solomon said to cut the baby in half - immediately the mother of the child gave up her child to save it's life. This is how easily and profoundly perceptive Solomon was - The decision was very easy to make. The child was given to the rightful mother. Not everyone could grasp his way.
There are people looking for powerful books of Magic connected with King Solomon - not knowing all that happened in history, I do understand that there has been knowledge given to combat evil forces and this has been entrusted to Kings. However when in the wrong hands, knowledge can be dangerous. This is especially by people who want powers.
The most important and profound message King Solomon had to share, not everyone sought out to discover and yet it is available to read. It is published in the Holy Bible.
Of the Wisdom of King Solomon - Chapter 7.
I too am mortal like everyone else, a descendant of the first man formed from the earth. I was modelled in flesh inside a mother's womb,where, for ten months, in blood I acquired substance -- the result of virile seed and pleasure, sleep's companion.
I too, when I was born, drew in the common air, I fell on the same ground that bears us all, and crying was the first sound I made, like everyone else. I was nurtured in swaddling clothes, with every care. No king has known any other beginning of existence; for there is only one way into life, and one way out of it.
And so I prayed, and understanding was given me; I entreated, and the spirit of Wisdom came to me. I esteemed her more than sceptres and thrones; compared with her, I held riches as nothing. I reckoned no precious stone to be her equal, for compared with her, all gold is a pinch of sand, and beside her, silver ranks as mud. I loved her more than health or beauty, preferred her to the light, since her radiance never sleeps. In her company all good things came to me, and at her hands incalculable wealth.
All these delighted me, since Wisdom brings them, though I did not then realise that she was their mother.
For she is to human beings an inexhaustible treasure, and those who acquire this win God's friendship, commended to him by the gifts of instruction.
May God grant me to speak as he would wish and conceive thoughts worthy of the gifts I have received, since he is both guide to Wisdom and director of sages; for we are in his hand, yes, ourselves and our sayings, and all intellectual and all practical knowledge.
He it was who gave me sure knowledge of what exists, to understand the structure of the world and the action of the elements, the beginning, end and middle of the times, the alternation of the solstices and the succession of the seasons, the cycles of the year and the position of the stars,
the natures of animals and the instincts of wild beasts, the powers of spirits and human mental processes, the varieties of plants and the medical properties of roots.
And now I understand everything, hidden or visible, for Wisdom, the designer of all things, has instructed me. For within her is a spirit intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, mobile, incisive, unsullied, lucid, invulnerable, benevolent, shrewd, irresistible, beneficent, friendly to human beings, steadfast, dependable, unperturbed, almighty, all-surveying, penetrating all intelligent, pure and most subtle spirits.
For Wisdom is quicker to move than any motion; she is so pure, she pervades and permeates all things.
She is a breath of the power of God, pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; so nothing impure can find its way into her. For she is a reflection of the eternal light, untarnished mirror of God's active power, and image of his goodness.
Although she is alone, she can do everything; herself unchanging, she renews the world, and, generation after generation, passing into holy souls, she makes them into God's friends and prophets; for God loves only those who dwell with Wisdom.
She is indeed more splendid than the sun, she outshines all the constellations; compared with light, she takes first place, for light must yield to night, but against Wisdom evil cannot prevail.
King Solomon was born the Son of King David and Bathsheba. The meaning of Bathsheba is Daughter of Oath. King David was the chosen King of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the time of King Solomon - because David was Chosen - the youngest of 8 Children, he was also in a position to choose his son to succeed him - David crowned his son.
The name Davidson means David's Son.
King Solomon when asking for Wisdom, had also set a course of action in motion. He met with the Queen of Sheba - who is also known as the Queen of Wisdom. They had a child together who became the Emperor of Ethiopia. In the complicated tapestry of history, everything that happens and what will happen is already known by God. This means that no matter how much man tries and manipulates to Go against God he will never succeed.
There is a saying 'behind every successful man is a wise woman' That person can be a mother or a wife. Women have a powerful influence on men. There are men who soar with success and confidence because they are inspired by a woman - not all are. There are also women who put their men down and restrict both their growth. When men are held back or put down they become frustrated and unhappy at home. Some men stop trying to follow their inner calling because of other demands or they do not want to upset their woman.
Some time ago I read an article about a tradition of Jewish men before they marry, they build a home for his bride and family. When man and woman work together as a team, an empire can be built together - a successful fruitful marriage is what most Jews aspire to. There is still in some cultures the high regard for a woma where 'If a man is fortunate to find a wife who will guide the family - he will work hard to provide for the family.'
In reading from the Holy Scriptures, you will gain some personal understanding and inspiration that is relevant for your own experience. What there is great emphasis is that it does not matter of someone is a King or homeless, people are people - we are all descendants from the same family line. In the eyes of God we are all equal. As a king can be raised up ' as King David was, kings can be brought low and removed too.
The role of responsiblity anyone holds to be a leader of the people, is with also being an influence of the people. The role of a King is also a Protector of the People. The emphasis that King Solomon wanted to pass on to everyone was his experience. He sought Wisdom - When writing sharing his experience and understanding, this is Wisdom fulfilled.
Peace, love and best wishes
Pauline Maria
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