Bible Verses About "Who Was Solomon in the Bible"
Solomon was David's son who became Israel's wisest and wealthiest king, built the magnificent temple in Jerusalem, wrote Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, but fell into idolatry through his many foreign wives.
Solomon was David's son who became Israel's wisest and wealthiest king, built the magnificent temple in Jerusalem, wrote Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, but fell into idolatry through his many foreign wives.
"Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people." — 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Solomon in the Bible?" 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."
"His wives turned away his heart after other gods."
"Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."
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