# 201. When Wisdom Turns to Wealth: Solomon and the 666 Talents

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Published: 2026-01-05T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Wise Counsel, host Robert Smith explores 1 Kings 10:14–11:8, where Solomon’s golden age begins to tarnish. What happens when divine wisdom becomes worldly success? Drawing on insights from Dr. Michael S. Heiser and Tremper Longman III, Robert unpacks the meaning behind Solomon’s 666 talents of gold and how wealth, power, and pride can quietly dethrone our trust in God. From ancient Israel to modern America, we’ll see how the pursuit of self-sufficiency still tempts us to build golden empires—and forget the Giver of every gift.

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