Who was Solomon in the Bible?
King of Israel and son of David
The story of Solomon
in Hebrew: שלמה
Solomon was a biblical figure who was the son of King David and Bathsheba, and he succeeded his father as the King of Israel. He was known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. According to the Bible, Solomon was famous for his wisdom and wealth, and God appeared to him in a dream and offered to grant him anything he wished for. Solomon asked for wisdom, and God granted him both wisdom and wealth. During his reign, Israel experienced a period of peace and prosperity, and his kingdom was known for its wealth, trade, and agriculture. Solomon is also known for his writings, including the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. He died at the age of 80 and was succeeded by his son Rehoboam.
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⭐Position held
Prophet, King of Israel
👼 Date of birth
-989
Place of birth
Palestine
💀Date of death
-930
Place of death
Jerusalem
Age at death
59
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How many times Solomon was mentioned in the bible?
Solomon appears 304 times in the bible.
Where is the story of Solomon begins in the Bible?
Solomon first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 14. Read the full chapter
How popular is Solomon as a baby name?
Solomon is ranked 444 in the list of most popular baby boy names in the US in 2023.
FAQ
Solomon was a biblical figure who was the son of King David and Bathsheba, and he succeeded his father as the King of Israel. He was known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. According to the Bible, Solomon was famous for his wisdom and wealth, and God appeared to him in a dream and offered to grant him anything he wished for. Solomon asked for wisdom, and God granted him both wisdom and wealth. During his reign, Israel experienced a period of peace and prosperity, and his kingdom was known for its wealth, trade, and agriculture. Solomon is also known for his writings, including the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. He died at the age of 80 and was succeeded by his son Rehoboam.
Solomon was mentioned 304 times in the Bible.
first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 14.
The mother of Solomon is Bathsheba.
The father of Solomon is David.
Rehoboam
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