Solomon's reign is spectacular, if only for its opulence.Foreign rulers make pilgrimages just to marvel at the wealth and wisdom of Israel's king.But all is not golden in this particular kingdom.Solomon slowly begins to lose his grip on what being king of Israel actually means.His marriages are foreign alliances and he appears to be putting his faith in his own power rather than in God.In Bible terms, this is a huge red flag and by the end of his reign, the nation that looked so solid under the rule of David begins to crack.Chapters covered: 1 Kings 8-11Written and produced by Chas BayfieldMusic by Michael Auld and Jon Hawkins MusicCover art by Lisa Goffcontact@whollybuyable.comX: Wholly Buyable PodcastConversions:4 tons = 4000kg13 tons = 14000kg18 miles = 30km2000miles = 3200km23tons = 20,865kg1.7tons = 1540kg