[38], In the branch of literary analysis that examines the Bible, called higher criticism, the story of Solomon falling into idolatry by the influence of Pharaoh's daughter and his other foreign wives is "customarily seen as the handiwork of the 'deuteronomistic historian(s)'", who are held to have written, compiled, or edited texts to legitimize the reforms of Hezekiah's great-grandson, King Josiah who reigned from about 641 to 609 BCE (over 280 years after Solomon's death according to Bible scholars). There are many professing believers who are very passionate and enthusiastic, but end up turning away from God. 4. In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes he shares much of this with his sons. Davies, Philip R. 1992. Like with Solomon, this process includes many compromises and bad choices. Even though he was lauded for his wisdom, observers recognized that his wisdom was too much to be an earthly inheritance; "he had wisdom from God.". Or, I love them and cant help myself. What would you say to this? Solomon was promised wisdom, riches, honor, and long life if he would continue in righteousness before the Lord. Translated by Ruth Ludlum. Leadership is a crucial aspect of society. The metals from Tarshish were reportedly obtained by Solomon in partnership with King Hiram of Phoenician Tyre (Isaiah 23) and the fleets of Tarshish and ships that sailed in their service. 3. [89][91] Solomon was also known in Islam to have other supernatural abilities bestowed upon him by God, like controlling the wind, ruling over the jinn, enslaving demons (divs), and hearing the communication of ants: "And to Solomon (We made) the wind (obedient): its early morning (stride) was a month's (journey), and its evening (stride) was a month's (journey); and We made a font of molten brass to flow for him; and there were Jinn that worked in front of him, by the leave of his Lord, and if any of them turned aside from Our command, We made him taste of the Penalty of the Blazing Fire. According to these, there were on the steps of the throne twelve golden lions, each facing a golden eagle. Solomon gradually lost more and more prestige until he became like a commoner. It is suggested in Scripture that this was a judgment from God. Solomon humbly acknowledged his inability to rule well and unselfishly asked God for the wisdom he would need to rule God's people justly. Now you can see why the biblical author of 1 Kings 1-10 went into all that detail. Solomon forgot more than most people will ever know about righteous living. The Gnostic Apocalypse of Adam, which may date to the 1st or 2nd century, refers to a legend in which Solomon sends out an army of demons to seek a virgin who had fled from him, perhaps the earliest surviving mention of the later common tale that Solomon controlled demons and made them his slaves. Miserable is what they sold their souls for, if they only knew. After Solomon's death, Pharaoh Shishak, when taking away the treasures of the Temple (I Kings xiv. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but it was the devils who disbelieved. [31] These all have substantial ancient remains, including impressive six-chambered gates, and ashlar palaces; however it is no longer the scholarly consensus that these structures date to the time, according to the Bible, when Solomon ruled. For instance, it has been suggested that Matthew is using Joseph's genealogy and Luke is using Mary's, but Darrell Bock states that this would be unprecedented, "especially when no other single woman appears in the line". Scholars disagree on exactly how it should be understood and exactly who is saying what. Some say he regained his status while others say he did not. Unfortunately starting well and ending badly is a common refrain in the line of the kings of Israel. [64], Little archaeological excavation has been done around the area known as the Temple Mount, in what is thought to be the foundation of Solomon's Temple, because attempts to do so are met with protests by the Muslim authorities.[73][74]. 2. David's son and the third king of Israel. He lived and reigned in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, which was at its peak power and influence in history. Asmodeus then swallowed the king, stood up fully with one wing touching heaven and the other earth, and spat out Solomon to a distance of 400 miles. (1 Kings 2:45). The Rabbis claim this was a divine punishment for Solomon's having failed to follow three divine commands, and Solomon was forced to wander from city to city, until he eventually arrived in an Ammonite city where he was forced to work in the king's kitchens. Events surrounding birth:The worst sin in Davids life was committing adultery with Bathsheba and subsequently having Uriah killed. Also, we have the book of Proverbs largely written by Solomon and Ecclesiastes completely written by him. In addition, he was responsible for many other cultural and architectural achievements, which drew visitors from far and wide. He built a temple for the Lord, a sign of his dedication to serving God (2 Samuel 7:1-17, 1 Kings 5:1-5, 1 Kings 8:12-21) . The book is a poetic picture of marriage written by or about Solomon and a woman he loves. Again and again God reminded Solomon to obey and to love Him as David did. Amazing teaching about Solomons lifes. Solomon. We have a responsibility to follow God. The Story of the Fisherman. [93], Solomon's gifts are often used allegorical in popular literature. His two names mean "peaceful" and "friend of God", both considered "predictive of the character of his reign". Solomon didnt ask for any of these things. God appears to Solomon one night in a dream and says to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you" (v. 5, NIV). The promise was fulfilled. An immense amount of gold was used and so much bronze that it was too much to reasonably weigh. Solomon asked God for wisdom and discernment instead of money or fame (1 Kings 3:6-13) . Solomon begins his reign well, and follows in his father's footsteps by demonstrating a great love for the Lord and offering many sacrifices to Him at Hebron. This reply to God shows a great amount of humility and wisdom to even ask for wisdom. What different elements can we see in his prayer? Solomon gained a chance to prepare a meal for the Ammonite king, which the king found so impressive that the previous cook was sacked and Solomon put in his place; the king's daughter, Naamah, subsequently fell in love with Solomon, but the family (thinking Solomon a commoner) disapproved, so the king decided to kill them both by sending them into the desert. Bible, the sacred scriptures of Judaism and Christianity. Naamah, a princess of Ammon, (part of present-day Jordan) who arrives in Jerusalem at age fourteen to marry King Solomon and tells of their life together, is the narrator of Aryeh Lev Stollman's novel published by Aryeh Nir/Modan (Tel Aviv) in Hebrew translation under the title, Toivo Tulev composed a piece for choir, soloists and chamber orchestra entitled, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 13:33. It's an exchange of love notes. [104], The Solomon Islands, a country and archipelago in Melanesia, were named for King Solomon by the Spanish navigator lvaro de Mendaa, who became the first European to see the islands in 1568. Daniel's Chaldean name is Belteshazzar. Southern Phoenician Hacksilber Hoards and the Location of Tarshish", "A Buried Treasure: The Entombment of the Ark", "Nights 3-9. 10. [12], Masonic rituals refer to King Solomon and the building of his Temple. [32] This is not unexpected because the area was devastated by the Babylonians, then rebuilt and destroyed several times. Weaknesses King David committed adultery with Bathsheba. It's a ballad of love and longing. 1. Here is a stat on how hard it is for pastors to finish their lives serving in ministry. [82] However, the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia gives the more common date of "971 to 931 BCE".[12]. According to Jewish tradition, Solomon authored the Book of Proverbs, in addition to Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs. If we seek Him first, all these things will be given to us. This tradition of Solomon's control over demons appears fully elaborated in the early pseudoepigraphical work called the Testament of Solomon with its elaborate and grotesque demonology. Then Solomon asked for "a discerning heart to governand to distinguish between right and wrong." God was so pleased, He not only gave Solomon what he asked for but also added riches and honor. But the bottom line seems to be that Solomon loves the woman and this book gives some practical ways that he can express his love. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|. In addition, God was so satisfied with Solomons response that He decided to make Solomon very wealthy and have a long life. Solomon was the biblical king most famous for his wisdom. This was only one small part of his larger shift to outright worshiping and sacrificing to other gods later in his life. The eldest brother of these two birds, which was 1,300 years old, then declared it had been informed by its father that the door was on the west side, but that it had become hidden by sand drifted by the wind. 'So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: 'O my Rabb (Arabic: , Lord)! Solomon loved God, even as David did (except for sacrificing in high places, 1 Kings 3:3-4) This same refrain is used for many kings in Davids line, either that they did love God as David did, or that they didnt love God as David did or that they loved God as David did except sacrificing in the high places. The first child (unnamed in that account), a son conceived adulterously during Uriah's lifetime, had died during birth. He will never leave or forsake us. His family life growing up would have been very different from most. [86], The Quran, makes a reference to a puppet posing as Solomon, in exegetical literature understood as a jinni or demon, who escaped captivity and took over his kingdom. Creative ways of finding the truth needed to be implemented to be sure that justice prevailed. He was completely sincere in his request. . Angels also helped Solomon in building the Temple, though not by choice. Paperback Book You can alsoorder a paperback version of the Character Studies book from Amazon. Twice before, God had appeared to him and warned him of the dangers of disobedience ( 1 Kings 11:9-10 ). 1 Kings 8:25,26. God gave this command clearly to keep His people from being influenced by the idolatry and cults of other countries. The young woman was very beautiful, and she was of service to the king and attended to him, but the king knew her not."[22]. Solomons reign was Israels most prosperous and most powerful period in history. Solomon then ordered the jinn to create a depilatory for the queen. Notice that these are focused on others, not mostly on himself. God gave King Solomon "wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as . It is simply the consequences of sin. 3. This occurred many times in their history with Baals and Ashteroths and more Canaanite idols sneaking in. Since the bottle was sealed with Solomon's seal, the genie was helpless to free himself, until he was freed many centuries later by a fisherman who discovered the bottle. Hamori,Andras. Shalev-Eyni, Sarit. It is a slippery slope and not a cliff. The Jewish historian Eupolemus, who wrote about 157 BCE, included copies of apocryphal letters exchanged between Solomon and the kings of Egypt and Tyre. Faust, Avraham. The claim of such a lineage and of possession of the Ark was an important source of legitimacy and prestige for the Ethiopian monarchy through the centuries, and had important and lasting effects on Ethiopian culture. Solomon was very humble and expressed gratitude for all that God had done so far. He brought a number of petitions before the Lord for the sake of the whole country. Faust, Avraham. After he died, David was finally able to marry his wife. As the heir of the throne, Solomon was confirmed in the line of the Davidic Covenant. In another familiar version of the legend of the Seal of Solomon, Asmodeus disguises himself. Solomons mistake was that he continued worshiping God in these high places even after he built the temple. Although both Finkelstein and Silberman accept that David and Solomon were real inhabitants of Judah about the 10th century BCE,[49] they claim that the earliest independent reference to the Kingdom of Israel is about 890 BCE, and for Judah about 750 BCE. Solomon, being curious about such a peculiar phenomenon, had a glass floor built before his throne so that Bilqs, tricked into thinking it was water, raised her skirts to cross it and revealed that her legs were truly hairy. He entered into an alliance with Hiram I, king of Tyre, who in many ways greatly assisted him in his numerous undertakings. He remained loyal to King Saul, despite Saul's crazed pursuit. Dever states "that we now have direct Bronze and Iron Age parallels for every feature of the 'Solomonic temple' as described in the Hebrew Bible". This certainly created lots of tension between each sub family. 1 Kings 3:4-28. Meaning of name:The name Solomon is a variant of Shalom, which means peaceful. He built the temple originally envisioned by David and this temple was spectacular, known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We have therefore created a library of almost one thousand (and growing) inductive Bible studies, which are available for free. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. The silver hoards provide the first recognized material evidence that agrees with the ancient texts concerning Solomon's kingdom and his wealth (see 'wealth' below). When the king sat, surrounded by the Sanhedrin, to judge the people, the wheels began to turn, and the beasts and fowls began to utter their respective cries, which frightened those who had intended to bear false testimony. [32], According to the Bible, during Solomon's reign, Israel enjoyed great commercial prosperity, with extensive traffic being carried on by land with Tyre, Egypt, and Arabia, and by sea with Tarshish, Ophir, and South India.[33]. Solomon said to God, "You have dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, and have made me king in his place. [27], Solomon was traditionally considered the author of several biblical books, "including not only the collections of Proverbs, but also of Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon and the later apocryphal book the Wisdom of Solomon."[28]. [11] Biblical account [ edit] The life of Solomon is primarily described in 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Other suggestions include the use by one of the royal and the other of the natural line, one using the legal line and the other the physical line, or that Joseph was adopted.[83]. But they cannot harm anyone except with God's permission. Ini 4 lagu M. Nasir yang punyai maksud tersirat", "The Wars of King Solomon: Summaries and Studies", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Solomon&oldid=1141124167, Solomon, King of Urushalim, is a significant character in, In Francis Bacon's Essay 'Of Revenge', Solomon is paraphrased: "And Solomon, I am sure, saith, It is the glory of a man, to pass by an offence.". Targum Sheni, Colloquy of the Queen of Sheba), Solomon was accustomed to ordering animals to dance before him (a power granted by God), and upon summoning the mountain-cock or hoopoe (Aramaic name: nagar tura), the bird told him it had discovered a land in the east, rich in gold, silver, and plants, whose capital was called Kitor and whose ruler was the Queen of Sheba. 5. Firstly, he was in the royal family so his father was often busy fighting wars and governing the kingdom. [14][dubious discuss] According to the most widely used chronology, based on that by Old Testament professor Edwin R. Thiele, the death of Solomon and the division of his kingdom would have occurred in the fall of 931 BCE. Solomon was a mixed character, like all the characters we've met so far. Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, . https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/should-believers-date-unbelievers/. Introduction. 3:1). She occupied an influential position as the queen mother. I have learnt we should not compromise with bad things in our life. According to The Bible Unearthed, archaeological evidence suggests that the kingdom of Israel at the time of Solomon was little more than a small city state, and so it is implausible that Solomon received tribute as large as 666 talents of gold per year. When King Solomon married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh, a sandbank formed which eventually formed the "great nation of Rome"the nation that destroyed the Second Temple (Herod's Temple). Sometimes we might wonder why we are not experiencing His blessings or why He didnt answer our prayers. According to one legend, while traveling magically, Solomon noticed a magnificent palace to which there appeared to be no entrance. But he did not keep what the Lord commanded. In this case, God answered Solomons request in a great way, making him the wisest person that has ever existed (apart from Christ who is God). We could certainly look elsewhere in the Bible for characteristics of a wise woman and find plenty, but the final chapter in Proverbs grants us a thorough description in verses 10-31. He gave the very best of what he had from the palace treasury to be used in the building of the temple. The biblical narrative notes with disapproval that Solomon permitted his foreign wives to import their national deities, building temples to Ashtoreth and Milcom. 6. God told Solomon that his persistent disobedience would cost him most of his kingdom. For instance, the archaeologist Avraham Faust has argued that biblical depictions of Solomon date to later periods and do overstate his wealth, buildings, and kingdom, but that Solomon did have an acropolis and ruled over a polity larger than Jerusalem. The dove then descended, took the scroll of the Law from the Ark, and placed it on Solomon's knees. In response to God's invitation to, "ask me for whatever you want," Solomon requests wisdom and knowledge to help him govern the people. "Jebus, the City of David, and Jerusalem: Jerusalem from the Iron. Trade relationships were a focus of his administration. [95], In Medieval traditions, when Islam spread through Persia, Solomon became merged with Jamshid, a great king from Persian legends whom similar attributes are ascribed to. The Quran absolves Solomon from practising sorcery: And they followed what the devils taught during the reign of Solomon. It is hard to be that rich and powerful without focusing on these things and starting to neglect God. Take note that God can see through to the heart so Solomon wasnt just putting on a pretense. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns. It is not a malicious threat. What do you think is the cause of this? According to 1 Kings 11:3, Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines! 1 Kings 8:23,27. It is written to illustrate Solomons wisdom in action. Disobeyed God by multiplying horses, chariots, gold, silver (Deuteronomy 17:14-20, 1 Kings 10:26-29) Why do you think God gave these commands not to have many horses or much gold? May God bless you. 4. Do not offer any excuses. An Ethiopian account from the 14th century (Kebra Nagast) maintains that the Queen of Sheba had sexual relations with King Solomon and gave birth beside the Mai Bella stream in the province of Hamasien, Eritrea. The beasts and fowl of their own accord entered the kitchen of Solomon's palace, so that they might be used as food for him, and extravagant meals for him were prepared daily by each of his 700 wives and 300 concubines, with the thought that perhaps the king would feast that day in her house. In this case, we should follow the instruction Jesus gave to His disciples about the Pharisees, to do what they say, but not to do what they do. (1 Kings 11:36, 39.). 2. [65], Some scholars have charted a middle path between minimalist scholars like Finkelstein, Silberman, and Philip Davies[66] (who believes that "Solomon is a totally invented character")[67] and maximalist scholars like Dever, Lemaire and Kitchen. We should do what Solomon says to do, but not what he does. 2012. According to Midrash Tehillim, the shamir was brought from paradise by Solomon's eagle; but most of the rabbis state that Solomon was informed of the worm's haunts by Asmodeus. However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem that I have chosen. How he died:Solomon died apparently of old age after a long and prosperous reign of forty years. Daniel's ministry spans the entire 70-year captivity. It is just as common today. He would have been trained in the ways of the court and in warfare and in how to run a nation. Solomon then sent the bird to request the queen's visit. After the completion of the temple, Solomon is described in the biblical narrative as erecting many other buildings of importance in Jerusalem. Unlike in the Bible, according to Muslim tradition, Solomon never participated in idolatry himself, but is rebuked for allowing it to happen in his kingdom.[87]. Other magical items attributed to Solomon are his key and his Table. If we do, we are the ones who give up His blessings the joy we can have in Him. Rev." xi. According to Jewish tradition, King Solomon wrote three books of the Bible: The Hebrew word appears in the title of two hymns (72 and 127) in the Book of Psalms. David's heir apparent, Adonijah, acted to have himself declared king, but was outmaneuvered by Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan, who convinced David to proclaim Solomon king according to his earlier promise (not recorded elsewhere in the biblical narrative),[23] despite Solomon's being younger than his brothers. In mostly non-biblical circles, Solomon also came to be known as a magician and an exorcist, with numerous amulets and medallion seals dating from the Hellenistic period invoking his name. . Special traits:Solomon is known as the wisest person in history (1 Kings 3:10-28, 1 Kings 4:30-34, 5:12, 10:1-10, 10:22-25.). Character Study E-book Study Guide Abraham Lot Sarah Isaac Jacob Rebekah Joseph Noah Rahab Boaz Ruth Barak Samson Hannah Samuel David Joab Jonathan Solomon Elijah Elisha Hezekiah Daniel Jonah Ezra Nehemiah Esther Mordecai and Haman Mary Joseph step-father of Jesus John the Baptist Martha Peter Barnabas Paul Timothy. Solomon is associated with the peak "golden age" of the independent Kingdom of Israel and is a legendary source of judicial and religious wisdom. According to the biblical account, Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. Strengths David was courageous and strong in battle, trusting in God for protection. He would reside at this temple if they would serve Him faithfully. Rabbinical tradition attributes the Wisdom of Solomon (included within the Septuagint) to Solomon, although this book was probably written in the 2nd century BCE. Solomon is also described as rebuilding cities elsewhere in Israel, creating the port of Ezion-Geber, and constructing Palmyra in the wilderness as a commercial depot and military outpost. 1. Place in history:Solomon was the third king of Israel and reigned during its golden age. The Bible says Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem,[5] dedicating the temple to Yahweh, or God in Judaism. By Marty Solomon. These are mostly dependent on our obedience. Earlier historians maintain that there is evidence that these passages in Kings are derived from official court records at the time of Solomon and from other writings of that time that were incorporated into the canonical books of Kings. We have to be alert and diligent so that we wont turn away from the Lord. The hypothesized dates of Solomon's reign are 970931 BCE. In 1Kings he sacrificed to God, and God later appeared to him in a dream,[26] asking what Solomon wanted from God. Yigael Yadin's excavations at Hazor, Megiddo, Beit Shean and Gezer uncovered structures that he and others have argued date from Solomon's reign,[56] but others, such as Israel Finkelstein and Neil Silberman, argue that they should be dated to the Omride period, more than a century after Solomon.[32]. Keep in mind that wisdom still needs to be put into action. The concealed Asmodeus tells travelers who have ventured up to King Solomon's grand lofty palace that the Seal of Solomon was thrown into the sea. According to the Hebrew Bible, the ancient Kingdom of Israel gained its highest splendour and wealth during Solomon's reign of 40 years. In The Book of Deadly Names, purportedly translated from Arabic manuscripts found hidden in a building in Spain, the "King of the Jinn" Fiqitush brings 72 jinn before King Solomon to confess their corruptions and places of residence. [24] It is said that Solomon ascended to the throne when he was only about fifteen.[25]. This paper will focus on the arc of Solomon's tenure as a leader and relate it to the philosophy of ethics and leadership recorded in the Book of Proverbs. According to the Bible, Solomon was the third king of a united Israel, reigning in the latter half of the 10th century BCE. David's first child through her died seven days after being born as punishment for his adultery (2Samuel 12:14 - 23). 26), carried off the throne, which remained in Egypt until Sennacherib conquered that country. In Search of 'Ancient Israel': A Study in Biblical Origins. It is this reason why his name, which means peace, was chosen. (1 Kings 11:9-40.) But they learned from them the means to cause separation between man and his wife. He brought in the best engineers on the project. The shamir had been entrusted by the prince of the sea to the mountain rooster alone, and the rooster had sworn to guard it well, but Solomon's men found the bird's nest, and covered it with glass. Upon Solomon's death, his son, Rehoboam, succeeded him, but ten of the Tribes of Israel refused him as king, splitting the monarchy into the northern Kingdom of Israel under Jeroboam, while Rehoboam continued to reign over the much smaller southern Kingdom of Judah. He spared no expense in building the temple and the following sacrifices (1 Kings 6:21,22 1 Kings 6:28-32, 1 Kings 7:47,8:62-63) Solomon was already extremely rich at this time, but he wasnt skimpy. Sin has consequences. The latter was said to be held in Toledo, Spain during Visigoth rule and was part of the loot taken by Tarik ibn Ziyad during the Umayyad Conquest of Iberia, according to Ibn Abd-el-Hakem's History of the Conquest of Spain. [71] William G. Dever argues that Solomon only reigned over Israel and did build a temple, but that descriptions of his lavishness and the other conquests are strongly exaggerated. Because of His compassion for David, He mercifully did this only after Solomons death and left a remnant for Davids descendants to reign over and planned for eventual unification. The edifice was, according to rabbinical legend, miraculously constructed throughout, the large heavy stones rising and settling in their respective places of themselves. "The Sharon and the Yarkon Basin in the Tenth Century BCE: Ecology, Settlement Patterns and Political Involvement". 3. [86] Solomon inherited his position from his father as the prophetic King of the Israelites. occurred in the mid-8th century BCE,[60] placing a possible visit from the Queen of Sheba to Jerusalem around this timesome 250 years later than the timeframe traditionally given for king Solomon's reign. [12], By a mechanical contrivance the throne followed Solomon wherever he wished to go. Supposedly, due to another mechanical trick, when the king reached the first step, the ox stretched forth its leg, on which Solomon leaned, a similar action taking place in the case of the animals on each of the six steps. The first-century Romano-Jewish scholar Josephus in Against Apion, citing Tyrian court records and Menander, gives a specific year during which King Hiram I of Tyre sent materials to Solomon for the construction of the Temple. When and where he lived:He reigned from approximately 971-931 B.C. But Solomon made it much harder on himself by his unions with ungodly wives who not only did not encourage him to follow the Lord, but instead actively discouraged him from doing so. As king, Solomon faced a lot of responsibilities and needed to make a lot of tough decisions, decisions that would affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Solomon is considered the most wealthy of the Israelite kings named in the Bible. Kitchen calculates that over 30 years, such a kingdom might have accumulated up to 500 tons of gold, which is small compared to other examples, such as the 1,180 tons of gold that Alexander the Great took from Susa. 1. In DC Comics, Solomon is one of the Immortal Elders of the hero Captain Marvel. Character Studies E-book If you found these character studies helpful, get ourCharacter Studies E-book, with 8 practical lessons on important Bible heroes of the faith. 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