Solomon consolidates his power by eliminating threats. If he had allowed Adonijah to marry Abishag (one of the women in David's harem), then Adonijah would have had two claims to the throne: One claim is that he is the eldest son of David. Adonijah's proposed marriage to one of David's wives would have constituted the second claim. Solomon ordered Adonijah's death.
And David was prevented from building the temple on the account that he was "a man of blood."
Solomon asks God for wisdom, and according to scripture, Solomon receives wisdom.
God, give Your wisdom to Your people today.
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