Truth Exposed:    Solomon’s Household

In 1 Kings 4:22-23, we are given the daily food requirements for Solomon’s household, those who lived in the palace.  Why would this be given as important?  The amounts listed are estimated to feed around 48,000 people; the flour alone made around 15,000 loaves of bread and the 20 steers probably fed close to 9,000!!!  And then there is all the rest.  Staggering!  Was that just the people in the palace or in the Jerusalem itself?  Or is this exorbitant amount to show the blessings of God on an obedient king?  Matthew 14:13-21 tells us about Jesus feeding the 5,000 with just 5 loaves and 2 fish.  Blessings poured out in many different ways.  When we are attentive to God, he is attentive to us, and the blessings flow.  This is not a “prosperity gospel,” this is obedience rewarded, as Psalm 37:4-6 promises us this. 

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