1. What or who turned Solomon's heart away from the true God?
2. What were the consequences of his actions?
3. How could Solomon, such a brilliant man, be so unwise? What does this say about the fallen nature of mankind?
4. Did Rehoboam show wisdom when he rejected the advice of the older advisors and heeded the advice of the younger men who had no governing experience?
5. Can you see how important it is to have wisdom?
6. What does this story tell us about the importance of faithful obedience to God's commands in order to have wisdom and enjoy God's blessings? What was Joshua's advice on the subject? (See Selection 28, pp. 61-62)