- Solomon - Wikipedia
He is also the subject of many later references and legends, most notably in the Testament of Solomon, part of biblical apocrypha from the 1st century CE The historicity of Solomon is the subject of significant debate
- Solomon | Sources, Meaning, Temple, Facts | Britannica
Solomon is known for being the king of Israel who built the first Temple in Jerusalem He was also the second (after his father, David) and last king of a unified Israel, which was at the height of its power during his reign He is known for stories told in the Bible about his wisdom
- Solomon - World History Encyclopedia
King Solomon is credited in the Hebrew scriptures as sponsoring, planning, funding, and executing the building of the Temple to house the Ark of the Covenant, per the wishes of his father, King David, and God
- The Story of Solomon in the Bible - Chabad. org
King Solomon (“Shlomo Hamelech” or שְׁלֹמֹה הַמֶּלֶךְ in Hebrew) was the third king of Israel He was the son of King David and Bathsheba He ruled Israel for forty years, ushering in an era of peace and prosperity for his people He is famous for building the First Holy Temple in Jerusalem
- What are the key events and lessons from Solomons life?
Ultimately, Solomon’s life underscores the essential biblical theme: trust and obedience to God form the cornerstone of national and personal flourishing When the heart strays, even the wisest mind cannot prevent eventual consequences
- King Solomon - Jewish Virtual Library
Rezon son of Eliada, ruler of Aram also fought Solomon, and created tension between the two kingdoms that was to last even after Solomon’s reign ended Solomon died in Jerusalem after 40 years as ruler of Israel He was buried in the City of David His son, Rehoboam succeeded him as king
- King Solomon - My Jewish Learning
Solomon was the son of King David, the last sovereign of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, builder of the first Jerusalem Temple, and is traditionally viewed as the author of three biblical books: Ecclesiastes, Proverbs and Song of Songs
- Solomon - New World Encyclopedia
According to the Bible, Solomon was the builder of the first Temple in Jerusalem, also known as Solomon's Temple He was renowned for his great wisdom, wealth, and power He is described as an Israelite potentate of unequaled reach in biblical history, his empire's borders stretching from the Euphrates to the Nile
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