Solomon, also called Jedidiah, was monarch of ancient Israel and the son and successor of David, according to the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. He is described as having been the penultimate ruler of an amalgamated Israel and Judah. The hypothesized dates of Solomon's reign are from 970–931 BCE. After his death, his son and successor Rehoboam would adopt a harsh policy towards the northern tribes, eventually leading to the splitting of the Israelites between the Kingdom of Israel in the north and the Kingdom of Judah in the south. Following the split, his patrilineal descendants ruled over Judah alone.
The Bible says Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem, dedicating the temple to Yahweh, or God in Judaism. Solomon is portrayed as wealthy, wise and powerful, and as one of the 48 Jewish prophets. He is also the subject of many later references and legends, most notably in the Testament of Solomon (part of first-century biblical apocrypha).
king of Israel and son of David
Born | 996 BCE |
Died | 926 BCE |
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king of Israel and son of David
Born | 996 BCE |
Died | 926 BCE |
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Religion, Spirituality, Jewish Magic, Magic, Early works to 1800, Jewish magic, Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Religious aspects, Semitic Magic, Success, Testament of Solomon, WealthID Numbers
- OLID: OL3213266A
- ISNI: 0000000108040267
- Project Gutenberg: 55950
- VIAF: 100963493
- Wikidata: Q37085
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q37085
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- Solomon King of Israel.
- Solomon King of Israel
- Solomon
- Solomon (King of Israel)
- Solomon (king.)
- King Solomon Et Al.
- Solomon (King )
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