Deuteronomy 17:18 And it shall be, when he sits upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites. 19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them.
Before we get to Solomon’s after-history, it will be necessary for us to observe the instructions given in the scripture concerning what a king of Israel should and should not do. These instructions were given in wisdom so that the future kings of Israel could avoid becoming self-sufficient, and independent of God.
We observe in the above passages that the study of God’s word was not to be neglected as one’s riches and power increased, for whenever this takes place, it would be just a matter of time before the laws of God, and the principles of His kingdom are replaced by secular ideologies and philosophies that pervade and guide the minds of worldly investors.
As a direct result, persons gradually begin to look to Warren Buffet and Elon Musk and the worldly wise for financial advice or guidance, whilst the word of God, with its wisdom and instructions are frowned upon as being archaic and irrelevant.
Deuteronomy 17:20 That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!