Endings and beginnings

Out with the old, in with the new. As March has ended, April now begins. In our readings of 1 Kings 1 through 4, we see the end of David's life and the beginning of Solomon's reign. Once King David died, Solomon quickly settled all affairs of the state and debts owed. Solomon cleaned the slate so to speak. God blessed Solomon. In a dream, he asked Solomon what he would like. In 1 Kings 3:9, Solomon asked for wisdom over wealth and power. God blessed him with the others also. Some of Solomon's wisdom can be seen in C3, v 16-28. This wisdom seems so simple. With everything going for him, Solomon seemed destined for success and greatness. He sought the Lord.....until.....