1. Building and construction (1-10)

The places mentioned in these verses tell us the broad extent of Solomon's kingdom. He built fortified cities and store cities in the far reaches of his kingdom. They were well-protected by his army. He did not destroy the Canaanites; he made them his slaves, and used them as labor in his extensive building projects. Solomon was a builder and an able administrator.

2. Pharaoh's daughter (11-18)

Solomon followed the law of Moses and the instructions of David regarding temple worship, sacrifices, feast days and the work of the Levites. But he was a worldly man and a compromiser. He married Pharaoh's daughter because of pride and politics. He knew that this was a compromise, and he resolved it by not bringing her to the City of Zion (the part of the city of Jerusalem where the temple and the king's palace were). His double life planted the seeds of division which bore fruit during his son's reign.

Application: Lord, help me not to compromise with the world.
One Word: Don't plant evil seeds