Wisdom of Solomon 7:7-14

I wonder if King Solomon of old known for being very wise had issues arising from his family of origin.

I would not be surprised. Consider:
Father: King David.
Mother: Bathsheba

Married at the time of Solomon’s birth, their second child.

But David, a favorite of God’s, fell from grace after his lust for Bathsheba got the better of him. He arranged for the murder of her then-husband Uriah, leaving the lovers free to marry.

It was scandalous behavior, and some believe the death of the pair’s firstborn was God’s punishment.

But their second-born child, Solomon, was a gift to all humanity, then, and down to this very day.

Perhaps his passion for “wisdom” stemmed from disastrous decisions his parents made. In any event, Solomon sought out wisdom, prayed for it, respected its truth, followed its teaching.

For all of the wondrous decisions Solomon made, perhaps his greatest wisdom is shown in his seeking God’s help, guidance, in ascertaining the right thing to do. And then doing that.