Solomon flattered himself that his wisdom and the power of his example would lead his wives from idolatry to the worship of the true God, and also that the alliances thus formed would draw the nations round about into close touch with Israel.
Vain hope! Solomon's mistake in regarding himself as strong enough to resist the influence of heathen associates was fatal. And Fatal, too,the deception that led him to hope that note withstanding a disregard of God's law on his part, others might be led to revere and obey its sacred precepts.
By: William Clement.
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