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A Biblical Mystery with Modern Pain: Solomon vs. the Rest of Us

How Was Solomon Able to Persuade 700 Wives and Keep Them—Yet a Man Today Can’t Keep One?

“I don’t know what Solomon told 700 wives that you cannot tell one girl to stay with you.”
If this line hasn’t crossed your mind—or your group chat—are you even living in this generation? 

King Solomon’s love life reads like a myth, a legend, or frankly… an emotional attack on modern men. Seven hundred wives. Three hundred concubines. Meanwhile, today a man can say “good morning” consistently for three weeks and still get hit with “You’re a nice person, but…” 

So what did Solomon have that we don’t?

1. Wisdom Was His Main Rizz

The Bible says Solomon asked God for wisdom—and got it in abundance. This wasn’t just book knowledge; it was emotional intelligence, understanding human nature, timing, and communication.

Solomon probably knew:

  • What to say

  • When to say it

  • How to say it

  • And when to keep quiet

Today, many relationships fail not because of lack of love, but lack of wisdom. You can have good intentions and still talk yourself out of a relationship in one WhatsApp message.

2. He Was the Richest Man Alive (Let’s Be Honest 😅)

Let’s not spiritualize everything.

Solomon had:

  • Gold like sand

  • Palaces

  • Power

  • Influence

  • Security

In ancient times, marriage was deeply tied to security and alliances. Solomon didn’t need to promise “I’ll make it one day.” He had already made it.

Today, a man says:

“Let’s grow together”

And the response is:

“I’m not in the right space emotionally.”

3. Different Times, Different Rules

Solomon lived in a polygamous culture where multiple wives were normal—especially for kings. Society supported it. Families encouraged it. Politics required it.

Today?

  • Monogamy is the standard

  • Expectations are higher

  • Emotional availability is compulsory

  • One mistake = screenshots + breakup

You’re not competing with 700 other men; you’re competing with peace of mind.

4. Solomon Listened (Even When He Shouldn’t Have)

Ironically, the Bible later says Solomon’s wives turned his heart away from God. Meaning—he listened deeply to them.

Modern relationships collapse because:

  • One person talks

  • The other person replies, not listens

  • Or worse—leaves messages on read

Solomon probably mastered the art of making people feel heard.

5. The Painful Truth 

Solomon could keep 700 wives, but he couldn’t keep his heart fully guarded.
Many modern men can’t keep one woman, but they still have peace, purpose, and potential.

So maybe the real question isn’t:

“Why could Solomon keep 700 wives?”

But:

“What does it truly mean to keep someone?”

Because staying isn’t just about persuasion—it’s about connection, timing, growth, and grace.

Final Thought 

If Solomon were alive today, he might struggle too—because modern love is complex, emotional, and demanding in ways ancient kings never faced.

So if you can’t keep one woman yet, don’t beat yourself up.
You’re not Solomon.
You’re just human… in a generation where love is hard, hearts are guarded, and everyone is tired.

But hey—wisdom still helps.

 

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