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  1. Solomon - Wikipedia

    Considered a Jewish prophet, Solomon is portrayed as wealthy, wise, powerful, and a dedicated follower of Yahweh (God), [7] as attested by the eponymous Solomon's Temple. [8][9] He is …

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

    Sep 7, 2025 · 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. Who Was King Solomon? The Beginner's Guide - OverviewBible

    Jul 27, 2020 · King Solomon was the son of David and the third king of Israel. He’s often referred to as the wisest (and wealthiest) man who ever lived. Here's what we know about him.

  4. 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 …

  5. 11 King Solomon Facts Every Jew Should Know - Chabad.org

    King Solomon (Shlomo in Hebrew) was the fourth king of Israel and the second king of the Davidic dynasty. His reign marked an era of peace of prosperity for the Jewish people, and he is …

  6. Solomon - World History Encyclopedia

    Jan 25, 2017 · According to biblical tradition (and some say myth), King Solomon was the third and last king in the ancient United Kingdom of Israel. Other faiths, such as Islam and …

  7. 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: …

  8. 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 …

  9. King Solomon - Jewish Virtual Library

    The biblical King Solomon was known for his wisdom, his wealth and his writings. He became ruler in approximately 967 B.C.E. and his kingdom extended from the Euphrates River in the …

  10. Topical Bible: Solomon

    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 judge Your …