The Kingdom Established

"It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness," wrote Solomon (Pro 16:12). In this chapter, we see that Solomon's throne was established in three ways: not only by righteousness, but also by inheritance and by justice. Ultimately, Solomon's purge points to the unconditional submission God's Kingdom demands, and to the bloody establishment of Christ's rule at His Second Coming. Reject Christ's rule, and you will get the same bloody fate as Joab, Adonijah, and Shimei. The choice is yours.