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Who Was Solomon in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Solomon was David’s son, famous for wisdom.
When God offered Solomon anything he asked, he asked for wisdom to govern well. He built the temple in Jerusalem and is linked with Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. Late in life his many foreign wives turned his heart toward other gods.
Key verse
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)
Where to read about Solomon
1 Kings 1–11; 2 Chronicles 1–9
Quick quiz
1. What did Solomon ask God for?
An understanding heart / wisdom (1 Kings 3:9).
2. What did Solomon build in Jerusalem?
The temple.
3. Who was Solomon’s father?
King David.
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