The temple was consecrated at the beginning of the feast of booths. All of Israel was present to witness the consecration of the temple. The offerings were consumed by a fire from heaven and God speaks to Solomon telling him that He has chosen the temple as His place of sacrifice.
God one again warns the people that if they turn from Him and decide to follow another way, they will be taken into captivity. Why does God keep issuing this warning? Well, He knows the hearts of His people. We grow lazy and complacent. We forget that our blessings come from the Lord and begin to build up our own worth and value. We start to buck against the system and look for ways in which to get our own sinful way. It happens time and time and time again. So, once again, God is telling us, "I am here. I know what's best. I will protect you and guide you. I will listen to you and council you. However, if you ignore me and choose your own way, you will reap the consequences of your actions." Sound harsh? Well, hold off judgment for now. Let's continue to read about Solomon's choices and make a decision then.
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