Bible Verses About "Who was King Solomon"
Solomon was David's son who became Israel's wisest and wealthiest king, built the first Temple in Jerusalem, but ultimately turned from God due to his many foreign wives.
Solomon was David's son who became Israel's wisest and wealthiest king, built the first Temple in Jerusalem, but ultimately turned from God due to his many foreign wives.
"Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?" — 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who was King Solomon?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?"
"For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God."
"And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt."
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1 Samuel 16:7 · Acts 13:22 · 2 Samuel 7:16
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1 Kings 3:9 · 1 Kings 11:4 · 1 Kings 4:30
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