“Judah and Israel were as
numerous as the sand that is on the seashore in abundance.” (v.20)
First
Kings 4 demonstrates the faithfulness of God to His promises. In the
description of Solomon's kingdom, Scripture uses language that echoes the
promises God made long ago.
The
people, “as numerous as the sand on the seashore” (v. 20), speak of God's
promise to Abraham in Genesis 22. The vast borders of the kingdom, echo God's
promise of land in Genesis 15. Finally, the abundance, peace, and exaltation of
Israel (vv.22-28), match up with God's promises to Israel in Deuteronomy 28.
Yes,
1 Kings 4 shines as a banner of God's faithfulness and stands as proof to all, that
He is faithful.
The
Truth
“Therefore
know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who
keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and
keep His commandments.” (Deuteronomy 7:9)
