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  1. Solomon - Wikipedia

    Solomon (/ ˈ s ɒ l ə m ə n /), [a] also called Jedidiah, [b] was the fourth monarch of the Kingdom of Israel and Judah, according to the Hebrew Bible. [4] [5] The successor of his father David, he …

  2. Who Was King Solomon? The Beginner's Guide - OverviewBible

    Jul 27, 2020 · King Solomon was the son of David and the third king of Israel. He’s often referred to as the wisest (and wealthiest) man who ever lived. Here's what we know about him.

  3. Solomon | Sources, Meaning, Temple, & Facts | Britannica

    May 6, 2025 · 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 …

  4. Solomon - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

    SOLOMON sŏl’ ə mən (שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה, peaceable; LXX Σαλομών). This was the regal name of the third king of Israel. Shortly after his birth, the boy received the private name Jedidiah, “beloved of …

  5. Solomon - World History Encyclopedia

    Jan 25, 2017 · According to biblical tradition (and some say myth), King Solomon was the third and last king in the ancient United Kingdom of Israel. Other faiths, such as Islam and …

  6. Who was Solomon in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

    Jan 4, 2022 · First Kings 11:9–10 records, "The LORD became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. …

  7. King Solomon in the Bible: His Temple, Wives and More

    Feb 15, 2024 · Solomon was the final king of the unified nation of Israel, known for building the first temple. Learn about his renowned wisdom including famous Bible quotes we can benefit …

  8. The Story of Solomon in the Bible - Chabad.org

    King Solomon was the third king of Israel, who ruled Israel for 40 years and, while ushering peace and properity in his era, built the First Holy Temple.

  9. King Solomon - My Jewish Learning

    Solomon was the son of King David, the last sovereign of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, builder of the first Jerusalem Temple, and is traditionally viewed as the author of three biblical books: …

  10. King Solomon - Jewish Virtual Library

    The biblical King Solomon was known for his wisdom, his wealth and his writings. He became ruler in approximately 967 B.C.E. and his kingdom extended from the Euphrates River in the …