King Solomon
King Solomon · Historical & Religious Figures
King of Israel renowned for wisdom; builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem
10th century BCE, Kingdom of Israel — c. 931 BCE, Jerusalem
Kingdom of Israel · Jerusalem
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King Solomon, according to the Hebrew Bible the son of David and third king of the united Kingdom of Israel, is remembered as the archetype of wisdom and the builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is portrayed as a golden age of prosperity, trade and monumental construction, and Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions attribute to him works such as Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs. He is a foundational figure of Jewish national and religious memory.
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Source: Hebrew Bible
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King of Israel renowned for wisdom; builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem
Source: Hebrew Bible
