Solomon
Pronounced SOL-oh-mon
- Meaning
- "Peace; Peaceful"
- Origin
- Hebrew
Solomon was David's son who became the wisest king in Israel's history. When God offered him anything he wanted, Solomon asked for wisdom — and God was so pleased that He gave him riches and honor as well. Solomon built the first Temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling his father's dream.
Spiritual meaning
Solomon teaches that wisdom is the greatest treasure one can seek — and that God generously rewards those who ask for it.
Related verses (KJV)
"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 (KJV) →