All the world came to pay homage to Shlomo and to listen to the wisdom with which Hashem had endowed him I Kings 10:24 (The Israel Bible™)
וְכָל־הָאָרֶץ מְבַקְשִׁים אֶת־פְּנֵי שְׁלֹמֹה לִשְׁמֹעַ אֶת־חָכְמָתוֹ אֲשֶׁר־נָתַן אֱלֹהִים בְּלִבּוֹ Hear the verse in Hebrew
v’-KHOL ha-A-retz m’-vak-SHEEM et p’-NAY sh’-lo-MOH lish-MO-a et khokh-ma-TO a-sher na-TAN e-lo-HEEM b’-li-BO
Sanctifying God’s Name
This verse represents a great sanctification of Hashem‘s (God’s) name. Though King Shlomo (Solomon) was the wealthiest, most powerful king of all time, this was not the reason why he was sought out by the entire world. Rather, everyone wished to be in his presence because of the great wisdomHashem had given him. This demonstrates that Israel is unlike all other kingdoms; it is a holy nation. When Jewish leaders represent the highest levels of ethics and wisdom, they sanctify God’s name among all people of the world.
STEVE & LAURIE MARTIN - LOVE FOR HIS PEOPLE FOUNDERS
My good wife Laurie and I (married 45 years), founded Love For His People Ministry in 2010. This work gives love and support to our friends in Israel and other nations with friendship and humanitarian aid. Through social media, Steve's messages, and our Ahava Adventures trips to Israel, the ministry is a growing, effective outreach.
Steve has also authored and published 36 books.
We live in the Charlotte, NC area and have four adult children, spouses, and eight grandkids.
Ahava and shalom with blessings on ye head!