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  1. 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 …

  2. Solomon | Sources, Meaning, Temple, & Facts | Britannica

    Solomon was a biblical Israelite king who built the first Temple of Jerusalem and who is revered in Judaism and Christianity for his wisdom and in Islam as a prophet.

  3. Solomon - World History Encyclopedia

    Jan 25, 2017 · 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, …

  4. Solomon - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

    Summary of Solomon’s contributions to Israel’s national life. For the first time, under Solomon, Israel experienced a relatively consistent period of peace and prosperity.

  5. 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 …

  6. What are the key events and lessons from Solomon's 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 …

  7. Life of King Solomon - Bible Study

    Solomon, whose name means peace or peaceful, was the second child produced by King David and Bathsheba. God referred to him as Jedidiah which means "beloved of Jehovah" (2Samuel 12:25).

  8. Who was King Solomon in the Bible? - BibleAsk

    Jun 15, 2024 · Solomon’s enduring legacy lies not only in the physical structures he built, such as the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem, but also in the timeless wisdom and insights found in the biblical …

  9. Solomon's Temple - Wikipedia

    Solomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple (Hebrew: בַּיִת רִאשׁוֹן‎, romanized: Bayyit Rīšōn, lit. 'First Temple'), was a biblical Temple in Jerusalem believed to have existed between the 10th and …

  10. Solomon - Wisdom, Temple, Israel | Britannica

    Solomon was deemed wiser than all the sages of Egypt and the Middle East—even wiser than some ancient paragons of wisdom. The biblical Book of Proverbs contains collections of aphorisms and …