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 …

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.

Jan 25, 2017 · The Traditional Story of King Solomon The story of King Solomon begins with his father, King David, and his mother, Bathsheba. In the Hebrew scriptures, 2 Samuel 3 states that King David, …

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.

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 …

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 …

Solomon was not the oldest son of David, but David promised Bathsheba that Solomon would be the next king. When David’s elder son Adonijah declared himself king, David ordered his servants to …