As a safeguard against dependence on the arm of flesh, the Lord had warned those who should rule over Israel not to multiply horses to themselves. But in utter disregard of this command, "Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt." "And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands." "Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem." 2 Chronicles I:16; 9:28; I Kings 10:26. More and more the king came to regard luxury, self-indulgence, and the favor of the world as indications of greatness. Beautiful and attractive women were brought from Egypt, Phoenicia, Edom, and Moab, and from many other places. These women were numbered by hundreds. Their religion was idol worship, and they had been taught to practice cruel and degrading rites. Infatuated with their beauty, the king neglected his duties to God and to his kingdom.


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Velstand og stolthed

Kongen betragtede i stadig højere grad luksus, nydelse og verdens gunst som en målestok for storhed. Der blev hentet smukke og charmerende kvinder i Ægypten, Fønikien, Edom, Moab og mange andre steder. Tallet på disse kvinder var flere hundrede. De tilbad afguder og var oplært til at udføre grusomme og nedværdigende ritualer. Kongen blev så grebet af deres skønhed, at han forsømte sine pligter over for Gud og sit rige.

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