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King Solomon was the son of David, the king of Israel, and his wife, Bathsheba. Although he was not the oldest son, King David promised him that he would be the next king. After King David died, Solomon was named king in approximately 967 B.C. His kingdom consisted of the Euphrates River in the North of Israel down to Egypt in the South. He was only 12 years old when he was named king. Although he young, he was known for his tremendous wisdom, wealth, and writings. During his reign he built the Temple of Jerusalem and that became his “crowing achievement.” He composed 3,000 proverbs and over 1,000 songs. He also wrote the Song of Songs, as well as the Book of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Solomon was known for creating an extremely tranquil nation and prided himself on having a kingdom of peace. Once peace was established, he built the Holy Temple. He had help with his many endeavors from the Queen of Sheba and King Hiram of Tyre. The creation of the Temple took seven years and it was carved completely of pure gold. King Solomon dedicated this temple as a place of prayer and sacrifice. The downfall of his kingdom and his reign was brought about by his old age. He had many foreign wives who worshipped other gods and this angered his people. He also taxed his people very much which made them bitter. He granted “special privileges” to the tribes of Judah and this, in turn, distanced the northern tribes. When Solomon died after 40 years of rule, his son Rehoboam succeeded him as king. Under his son’s rule, the empire was lost and the kingdom was divided. King Solomon was buried in the City of David. // "Because you have not requested riches and honor but only that which would benefit all the people, I will give you not only an understanding heart like none other before or after you ... but also riches and honor like no other king in your days." // (1 Kings 3:7-13)
 * The Legend of King Solomon

King Solomon loved to write. He would often sit in his palace and write for days creating scripture, poems, songs, and proverbs.

The Temple of Jerusalem was built completely of solid gold on the inside. The exterior was erected with stone and cedar. This was a place of prayer and sacrifice.

A Few Quotes...
This is what David said to Solomon when he suceeded him as king: // "I go the way of all the earth. You shall be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man, and keep the charge of the Lord your God to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes and His commandments and His testimonies. As it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn." // (1 King 2:2-3)

This is what Solomon said to God when he was given one wish for his kingdom: // "I am but a small child ... Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your people..." //

This is what God replied to Solomon about his request: // "Because you have not requested riches and honor but only that which would benefit all the people, I will give you not only an understanding heart like none other before or after you ... but also riches and honor like no other king in your days." // (1 Kings 3:7-13)

King Solomon Tales and Stories:

 * The Judgement of King Solomon
 * The King Solomon Temple inJerusalem
 * King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
 * Queen of Sheba's First Visit to Jerusalem
 * Solomon and Ashmedai
 * King Solomon's Wives and Diplomatic Alliances
 * Queen of Sheba, King Solomon and the Ethiopian Dynasty
 * King Solomon's Great Construction Achievements
 * Cherubim and Angels in Solomon Temple Sanctuary
 * The Magical Worm and Solomon's Temple
 * The Hermetic Seal and Philosophers Stone
 * King Arthur and the Holy "Serpent Grail"

=An excerpt from the Song of Songs:=
 * **ב** יִשָּׁקֵנִי מִנְּשִׁיקוֹת פִּיהוּ, כִּי-טוֹבִים דֹּדֶיךָ מִיָּיִן. || **2** Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth--for thy love is better than wine. ||
 * **ג** לְרֵיחַ שְׁמָנֶיךָ טוֹבִים, שֶׁמֶן תּוּרַק שְׁמֶךָ; עַל-כֵּן, עֲלָמוֹת אֲהֵבוּךָ. || **3** Thine ointments have a goodly fragrance; thy name is as ointment poured forth; therefore do the maidens love thee. ||
 * **ד** מָשְׁכֵנִי, אַחֲרֶיךָ נָּרוּצָה; הֱבִיאַנִי הַמֶּלֶךְ חֲדָרָיו, נָגִילָה וְנִשְׂמְחָה בָּךְ--נַזְכִּירָה דֹדֶיךָ מִיַּיִן, מֵישָׁרִים אֲהֵבוּךָ. {פ} || **4** Draw me, we will run after thee; the king hath brought me into his chambers; we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will find thy love more fragrant than wine! sincerely do they love thee. **{P}** ||


 * Example from text and significance to stories:**

' "The report I heard in my country about your deeds and your wisdom is true," she told the king. "Though I did not believe the report until I came and saw with my own eyes, I have discovered that they were not telling me the half. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report I heard. Happy are your men, happy these servants of yours, who stand before you always and listen to your wisdom. Blessed be the Lord, your God, whom it has pleased to place you on the throne of Israel. In his enduring love forIsrael, the Lord has made you king to carry out judgment and justice." Then she gave the king one hundred and twenty gold talents, a very large quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again did anyone bring such an abundance of spices as the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.' (1 Kings 10:4-10)

The quote above is from the Old Testament, and is the Queen of Sheba talking to King Solomon after seeing how wise and talented the King was. This inspired many legends and stories that followed about the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon having more than just formal interactions such as the Old Testament describes. Examples of inspired stories from the origninal text are, //King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba// and __Solomon and Sheba__ (1959 film). Many stories involving Solomon such as his wives and the story of the Famous Judgement often have been told and retold again through out history.


 * Key words/ stories that are referenced:**
 * Solomon’sTemple
 * Queen of Sheba
 * Famous Judgment (Splitting the baby)
 * Signet Ring
 * Solomon’s Wives
 * Wisdom and Wealth



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This dramatic scene is of one of King Solomon's most famous and wisest verdicts, concerning the two women and the baby.

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