David asked God if he would be
the one to build the promised
temple. God said, "You are a
man of blood, but your son will
be called upon to build the
temple." And Solomon did.

It was one of the seven wonders
of the ancient world. Solomon's
temple and the nation of Israel
was so magnificent that the
world began to envy what was
happening in Jerusalem.

The queen of Sheba came to see
for herself Solomon's leader-
ship and was impressed.