The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 153: The Decline of Solomon (2026)
June 2, 2026·23 min·5-min readnarrativereligion
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This episode marks the tragic end of King Solomon’s reign, contrasting his early wisdom with his later idolatry, while drawing spiritual lessons from Ecclesiastes on the fleeting nature of life and the enduring call to fear God and keep His commandments.
PREMISE
In this final refle
This episode marks the tragic end of King Solomon’s reign, contrasting his early wisdom with his later idolatry, while drawing spiritual lessons from Ecclesiastes on the fleeting nature of life and the enduring call to fear God and keep His commandments.
PREMISE
In this final refle
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Fr. Mike SchmitzSolomonDavid
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Ecclesiastesby Traditionally attributed to Solomon1 Kingsby Traditional biblical authorshipPsalm 9by David
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Ascension
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Christianity
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