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Who Was King Solomon?
In short
Solomon, the son of David, became king of Israel and asked God not for riches but for wisdom to lead. God gave him wisdom beyond any other, and he built the great temple in Jerusalem.
He wrote much of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, though his later life is also a warning about drifting from the God who gave him everything.
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
1 Kings 3:12 · King James Version (public domain)
Solomon at a glance
| Name | Solomon |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | 1 Kings, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes |
| Key passage on this page | 1 Kings 3:12 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 John 5:14-15
- Ecclesiastes 1:16
- Matthew 12:42
- 1 Kings 5:12
- 1 Kings 10:23-24
- 1 Kings 3:28
- 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Romans 8:26-27
- Luke 21:15
- Isaiah 65:24
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Solomon in the Bible?
Solomon appears in 1 Kings, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside 1 Kings 3:12?
Readers most often set it next to 1 John 5:14-15, Ecclesiastes 1:16, Matthew 12:42, 1 Kings 5:12.
Why does Solomon matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Solomon is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Solomon and you know every person there by name. We bring you Solomon, 1 Kings, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read the key passage, 1 Kings 3:12, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Solomon's story says about God, not only about Solomon.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read the story of Solomon
You can read the story of Solomon in 1 Kings, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
