Solomon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Solomon |
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The Judgment of Solomon, 1617 by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640)
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| King of Israel | |
| Reign | c. 970–931 BCE |
| Predecessor | David |
| Successor | Rehoboam |
| Born | c. 990 BCE Jerusalem, United Kingdom of Israel |
| Died | c. 931 BCE (aged 58–59) Jerusalem |
| Burial | Jerusalem |
| Spouse | Naamah, Pharaoh's Daughter 700 wives of royal birth and 300 concubines |
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3 recorded children:
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| House | House of David |
| Father | David |
| Mother | Bathsheba |
Solomon is a figure from Abrahamic religions. He was a King of Israel, the son of King David. His name means "Peace". He is written about in the Qur'an, the Bible (2 Samuel) and other scriptures. He is said to be the author of several Old Testament books. He wrote Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs and much of Proverbs. He is famous for building the First Temple, having lots of wisdom, being very rich, and having many wives. Because of his wives, though, his kingdom became divided right after his death. His wives worshipped idol gods. Furthermore they worship idol gods because many of them were not of Jewish lineage.
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Images for kids
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The Anointing of Solomon by Cornelis de Vos (c. 1630). According to 1 Kings 1:39, Solomon was anointed by Zadok.
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Luca Giordano: The Dream of Solomon: God promises Solomon wisdom
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Solomon receiving envoys of the tributary nations
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Solomon and the plan for the First Temple. Illustration from a Bible card published by the Providence Lithograph Co.
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A sketch of Solomon's Temple, based on descriptions in the Scriptures.
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King Solomon with his wives. Illustrated in 1668 by Giovanni Battista Venanzi.
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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. Oil on canvas painting by Edward Poynter, 1890.
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Solomon's Wealth and Wisdom, as in 1 Kings 3:12–13. Illustration from a Bible card published 1896 by the Providence Lithograph Company.
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Russian icon of King Solomon. He is depicted holding a model of the Temple (18th century, iconostasis of Kizhi monastery, Russia).
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Mausoleum of Solomon, Aqsa Mosque compound, Jerusalem
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Solomon at his throne, painting by Andreas Brugger, 1777
See also
In Spanish: Salomón para niños
