Then a spirit stepped forward and stood before the Lord. He said, ‘I will deceive him.’ The Lord asked him, ‘How?’

Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the entire assembly of Israel and spread out his hands toward the sky.

When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:

The prophet then went and stood by the road, waiting for the king. He also disguised himself by putting a bandage down over his eyes.

When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his robe and went out and stood at the entrance to the cave. All of a sudden a voice asked him, “Why are you here, Elijah?”

Solomon then woke up and realized it was a dream. He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord’s covenant, offered up burnt sacrifices, presented peace offerings, and held a feast for all his servants.