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  1. Solomon - Wikipedia

    [8] Considered a Jewish prophet, Solomon is portrayed as wealthy, wise, powerful, and a dedicated follower of Yahweh (God), [9] as attested by the eponymous Solomon's Temple. [10][11] He is also …

  2. Biography of King Solomon: The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived

    Aug 23, 2024 · King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's …

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

    Jan 6, 2026 · 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.

  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. King Solomon in the Bible: His Temple, Wives and More

    Feb 15, 2024 · Solomon was the final king of the unified nation of Israel, known for building the first temple. Learn about his renowned wisdom including famous Bible quotes we can benefit from today.

  6. 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, …

  7. 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 …

  8. The Jewish Temples: The First Temple - Solomon's Temple

    The crowning achievement of King Solomon's reign was the erection of the magnificent Temple (Hebrew - Beit haMikdash) in the capital city of ancient Israel - Jerusalem. His father, King David, had wanted …

  9. Topical Bible: Solomon

    Wisdom and Understanding: Solomon is perhaps best known for his wisdom, a gift from God. When God appeared to Solomon in a dream at Gibeon, Solomon famously asked for "an understanding heart to …

  10. Solomon | The Biblical Timeline

    Solomon began his reign as a deeply spiritual leader of his nation, one who desired nothing so much as wisdom adequately to serve God and the interests of his people (1 Ki 3:3—9).