Here is, 1. Solomon’s entrance upon the government (2 Chron. 1:13): He came from before the tabernacle, and reigned over Israel . He would not do any acts of government till he had done his acts of devotion, would not take honour to himself till he had given honour to God—first the tabernacle, and then the throne. But, when he had obtained wisdom from God, he did not bury his talent, but as he rec...