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 …

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.

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 …

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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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Once Solomon’s empire was tranquil, he began to build the Holy Temple. He received wood from King Hiram of Tyre and imposed a compulsory labor service on both the Israelites and the …

The biblical books of Proverbs, the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon), Qohelet (Ecclesiastes), and two Psalms (72 and 127) are also attributed to him, as are later wisdom traditions such as …