Solomon
United Kingdom ยท Old Testament
Name meaning Peace
Son of David, famed for wisdom, who built the temple in Jerusalem.
Family
Son of David and Bathsheba.
Strengths
Asked for wisdom rather than riches.
Failures and struggles
His many wives turned his heart after other gods.
Lessons for us
A good beginning must be guarded to the end.
Relationships
- David: David is father of Solomon; Solomon is son of David.
In the Scriptures
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 1 Kings 3:9 · KJV
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded? 1 Kings 8:27 · KJV
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 · KJV