Judge / King

Solomon

שְׁלֹמֹה

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Son of David, famed for wisdom and the Temple, ruling Israel's golden age.

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📖 1 Kings📖 Proverbs

Life & Story

Upon ascending the throne, Solomon asked for wisdom rather than wealth, and God granted both (1 Kgs 3). He built and dedicated the Temple in Jerusalem (1 Kgs 6–8) and became renowned for wisdom and riches. Tradition credits him with Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs; his later drift through foreign wives (1 Kgs 11) is both a warning and a lesson in wisdom.

Life Timeline · Key Scriptures

1 Kings 3:5PrimaryAsking for wisdom at Gibeon
1 Kings 8:10Glory fills the Temple
Proverbs 1:1The beginning of Proverbs

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Son · David

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Solomon ask of God?

He asked for 'an understanding heart' to govern and discern (1 Kgs 3:9), not long life, wealth, or victory — so God added riches and honor as well.

What did Solomon build?

The First Temple in Jerusalem and the royal complex; his dedication prayer (1 Kgs 8) is among the Old Testament's most famous prayers.

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