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At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.”. And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you.
- Acts 3:11. 11 While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade.
- Acts 5:12. 12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. Read Chapter All Versions.
- John 10:23. 23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. Read Chapter All Versions.
- Matthew 12:42. 42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon is here.
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9 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. 10 Although he had forbidden Solomon to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the Lord’s command. 11 So the Lord said to Solomon, “Since this is your attitude and you have not kept my covenant and my decrees, ...
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Solomon was the third and final king of the unified nation of Israel, succeeding King Saul and King David. He was the son of David and Bathsheba, the former wife of Uriah the Hittite whom David had killed to cover his infidelity with Bathsheba while her husband was on the battlefront. Solomon wrote the Song of Solomon, the book of Ecclesiastes, and...
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." ~ Proverbs 3:5 "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." ~ Proverbs 27:17 "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." ~ Proverbs 12:15 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruc...
King Solomon is still celebrated for his exceptional wisdom. When Solomon rose to the throne, he sought after God, and God allowed him to request whatever he desired. Solomon humbly recognized his inability to rule well and nobly asked God for the wisdom he would need to govern God’s people righteously. King Solomon's wisdom is a central theme in t...
The age at which King Solomon ascended to the throne is not explicitly mentioned. However, it is established that Solomon succeeded his father, King David, as king of Israel. According to 1 Kings 2:10-12, David reigned over Israel for 40 years, and Solomon took the throne after his father's death. Consequently, it is estimated that Solomon was rela...
Unfortunately, Solomon's private life was marked by a departure from God's commands, particularly in the realm of relationships. Despite God's explicit instructions against marrying foreign wives who might lead him astray, Solomon married many foreign women, including Pharaoh's daughter (1 Kings 3:1, 1 Kings 11:1). These marriages were not merely f...
Solomon's most substantial endeavor was the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. This grand project, initiated around 967 BCE, marked a crucial transition in Israel's religious practices. The construction process and the eventual dedication of the Temple are detailed in 1 Kings 6-7. The Temple became the focal point for worship, housing t...
King Solomon's reign was noteworthy not only because of his actions but his position on the throne continuing the line of King David in ruling Israel. David was celebrated for his victory over Goliath and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the capital, laid the foundation for a powerful dynasty. David made a covenant with God, expressing his des...
The reign of King Solomon is often associated with unparalleled prosperity. In fact, "King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth" (1 Kings 10:23). His wise governance, successful trade ventures, and alliances contributed to the economic strength of the Kingdom of Israel. Solomon engaged in extensive trade an...
King Solomon's Ring often referred to as the "Seal of Solomon", is the signet ring believed to be owned by King Solomon in the shape of the Star of David or a hexagram. The hexagram, formed by the intersection of two triangles, represents the unity of opposites – with one triangle pointing upward symbolizing the divine, and the other pointing downw...
King Solomon was well-respected in his time, both within his own kingdom and among neighboring nations. His reign, often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Israel, was marked by prosperity and diplomatic achievements. The Queen of Sheba traveled 1,200 miles to bring him gifts and confirm the stories of his wisdom and dignity (1 Kings 10). Overwhelm...
Solomon’s Wisdom. 29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. 30 Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked.
