The First Temple’s destruction

In a recent discussion, it was presented that the destruction of the First Temple was a shock and a surprise to the people. I propose that this could only be true if One does not or was not exposed to history, prophecy or G’D. Which of course there were a least a large number of prophets of G’D(Hundreds of them), they gave messages to the people,the Kings and us. These messages are the LORD’s complaints which are in abundance in the Torah and Tanach. The people turn away from G'D, then the people are in trouble and pain, turn back to G'D for salvation and when they are again saved, ....they again trun away from G'D. Obviously, almost no one was paying attention. It does seem to relate to Noah’s Ark in that for a long time the evidence was presented, but nobody noticed the ARK or Noah's work.

Here are my reasons for this statement.

The First Temple’s destruction happened because, King Solomon was told by G’D what would happen if this people turned from the LORD. King Solomon knew the destruction this was going to happen. When he dedicated the temple he asked for mainly two things. An heir on the throne of his father King David(1Kings 8:25) and G'D's promise to be attentive to this place(1Kings 8:29..53).

Why is such a prayer needed, when King Solomon’s reign is a time of peace and grace? Does he know something that we should know?

The wording of the prayer, the response by G'd and a review of Lev. 26:31..33 and Deuteronomy 28:64, 31:17&18 is warranted.

How important are the Laws given to Moses? Deut. 32:45..47.

The greatest thing that prophet King Solomon(prophet** in that G'D spoke to him and in the writings he tells us) did was getting G'D's promise that G’D would Perpetually attend to the location HE placed HIS Name, even when G'D said hear will turn away and not hear us. 1Kings 8:22..53 -- the prayer of King Solomon,
1Kings 9:3..9 The LORD's Response to the King's Prayer.

For me, I find that the Torah holds the greatest thing in the world. It contains G'D's teachings for the people he created when we are but dust, without the breath HE placed in us. The Breath, The Soul this is what the LORD counts as valuable, it seems that the SOUL is tested here for something the LORD has designed for later. Walk before ME and be HOLY for I YOUR GOD AM HOLY. (Paraphrased)

Please do not be agree with me for what I am trying to share.

Question: How many of the curses are not fulfilled yet? Background: Deuteronomy is specific about the curses, and Deut. 30:1 sets the end events in a what must happen before Israel repents.

**Prophet : In religion, a prophet (or prophetess) is a person who has claimed to have been encountered by the supernatural or the divine. (A clip from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Shalom,
James