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  2. 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 prosperity for his people. He is famous for building the First Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

    • His Parents Were David and Bathsheba. Solomon was born in Jerusalem to King David, founder of the House of David which ruled Israel until the destruction of the first Holy Temple.
    • His Name Portended a Reign of Peace. The Hebrew name for Solomon, “Shlomo,” means “peace.” In contrast to King David’s reign, which was marked by ongoing conflict with the Jews’ adversaries, Solomon’s kingship was characterized by peace, tranquility, and widespread prosperity.2.
    • He Asked G‑d for Wisdom. Shortly after Solomon ascended the throne in the year 2924 from Creation (837 BCE), G‑d appeared to him in a dream and offered to grant any wish he desired.
    • His First Case Involved Two Mothers Fighting Over a Baby. Scripture records the first case adjudicated by King Solomon, involving two mothers who had each recently given birth.
  3. Oct 31, 2020 · 1 Kings 3:3 Solomon showed his love for the LORD by walking according to the instructions given to him by his father David, except that he offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places.

  4. Jan 4, 2019 · The wealthy, wise reign of King Solomon made Israel prosper. Son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon lived a colorful life, whose crowning achievement was building the Temple. By Jean-Pierre...

  5. Jan 4, 2022 · The text is clear that the reason Solomon worshiped at this high place was that the tabernacle (also called the tent of meeting) was located there. This was the same tabernacle that the children of Israel, under Moses’ leadership, had constructed in the wilderness many years previously.

  6. Solomon was a biblical Israelite king who was the son of David and Bathsheba. Nearly all evidence for his life and reign comes from the Bible. He is credited with building the first Temple of Jerusalem and is revered in Judaism and Christianity for his wisdom and in Islam as a prophet.

  7. Jan 25, 2017 · King Solomon died of natural causes in 931 BCE at the age of 80. His son, Rehoboam, inherited the throne, which led to a civil war and the end of the United Kingdom of Israel in in 930 BCE. Epigraphical & Archaeological Evidence for King Solomon

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