You know what I find inspiring about Solomon becoming king?
He was the least likely of all to become Israel’s next ruler.
He was the youngest of David’s living sons.
The Hebrew sages say he was only 12 years old at this time.
I think that’s a stretch.
He was probably between 17 and 19.
But still very young.
On top of that, he was the product of adultery.
Everyone knew he was the illegitimate son born to David and Bathsheba (Bathsheba had miscarried her first child).
Bathsheba and David were indeed married when Solomon was born.
But that wouldn’t have mattered much given the scandalous nature of the situation.
The bottom line is that Solomon and his mother would not have been viewed favorably by the community.
Right away, this leads to an interesting takeaway.
Solomon becoming king fits a pattern we see in the Scriptures over and over again.
What pattern am I talking about?
God often chooses the rejects.
Joseph was the rejected brother.
David was the youngest son left out in the fields.
Solomon was the son born from one of the most scandalous moments in David’s life.
And you know who the greatest example is?
It’s Yeshua.
He wasn’t a powerful ruler or a respected leader.
He came from an ordinary family in a small, overlooked town.
Many dismissed and doubted him.
Yet God raised him up and gave him the name above every name.
Again and again, the Scriptures show us the same truth:
God delights in choosing the unlikely and raising them up to accomplish His purposes.
And when He does, it becomes clear that the glory belongs to Him alone.
Ya feel me?
Done.
CONNECTING THIS TEACHING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
“God chose what the world calls foolish
to shame those considered wise
God chose what the world calls weak
to shame those considered strong
God chose what is low and despised
even things that are not.”
— 1 Corinthians 1:27–28
“Has not God chosen the poor
to be rich in faith
and heirs of the kingdom
which he promised to those
who love him.”
— James 2:5
“He has brought down mighty rulers
from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate
he filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty.”
— Luke 1:52–53
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