This is clearly a main point of these chapters. Solomon Character Study Inductive Bible Study Notes - Study and Obey (1 Kings 2:45). He built a temple for the Lord, a sign of his dedication to serving God (2 Samuel 7:1-17, 1 Kings 5:1-5, 1 Kings 8:12-21) . Secondly, his father had many wives and many children. [94] The ant is depicted as a wise creature, revealing to Solomon the reason behind his gift to control the wind and his name. King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and also one of the most foolish. It was often depicted in the shape of either a pentagram or a hexagram. Solomon asked God for wisdom and discernment instead of money or fame (1 Kings 3:6-13) . 5. The Christian Bible consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament, with the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox versions of the Old Testament being slightly larger because of their acceptance of certain books and parts of books considered apocryphal by Protestants. According to The Bible Unearthed, archaeological evidence suggests that the kingdom of Israel at the time of Solomon was little more than a small city state, and so it is implausible that Solomon received tribute as large as 666 talents of gold per year. [75], From a critical point of view, Solomon's building of a temple for Yahweh should not be considered an act of particular devotion to Yahweh because Solomon is also described as building places of worship for a number of other deities. The concealed Asmodeus tells travelers who have ventured up to King Solomon's grand lofty palace that the Seal of Solomon was thrown into the sea. When King Solomon married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh, a sandbank formed which eventually formed the "great nation of Rome"the nation that destroyed the Second Temple (Herod's Temple). Solomon loved God, even as David did (except for sacrificing in high places, 1 Kings 3:3-4) This same refrain is used for many kings in Davids line, either that they did love God as David did, or that they didnt love God as David did or that they loved God as David did except sacrificing in the high places. [89][91] Solomon was also known in Islam to have other supernatural abilities bestowed upon him by God, like controlling the wind, ruling over the jinn, enslaving demons (divs), and hearing the communication of ants: "And to Solomon (We made) the wind (obedient): its early morning (stride) was a month's (journey), and its evening (stride) was a month's (journey); and We made a font of molten brass to flow for him; and there were Jinn that worked in front of him, by the leave of his Lord, and if any of them turned aside from Our command, We made him taste of the Penalty of the Blazing Fire. He was the son of David and Bathsheba, the former wife of Uriah the Hittite whom David had killed to cover his infidelity with Bathsheba while her husband was on the battlefront. It's an exchange of love notes. order a paperback version of the Character Studies book from Amazon. He would have been trained in the ways of the court and in warfare and in how to run a nation. Angels also helped Solomon in building the Temple, though not by choice. He spared no expense in building the temple and the following sacrifices (1 Kings 6:21,22 1 Kings 6:28-32, 1 Kings 7:47,8:62-63) Solomon was already extremely rich at this time, but he wasnt skimpy. Mixing elements of pagan worship with true worship of God would only lead Israel down the road into idolatry. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1. This was not a simple or easy project. The Ethiopian government and church deny all requests to view the alleged ark. If we instead use what we want first we will often find there is nothing left at the end of the month. 3. The main theme of Ecclesiastes is humanity's fruitless search for contentment. (A concubine was a sexual partner of lower status than a wife, often essentially a sex slave.) Leadership is a crucial aspect of society. He gathered multitudes of horses and chariots from as far as Egypt, and as Deuteronomy 17 warns, took Israel back to Egypt in spirit. It is simply the consequences of sin. Meaning in life can be found only in a right relationship with God. After Sennacherib's fall Hezekiah gained possession of it, but when Josiah was slain by Pharaoh Necho, the latter took it away. Asmodeus then swallowed the king, stood up fully with one wing touching heaven and the other earth, and spat out Solomon to a distance of 400 miles. The Shulammite (from Hebrew shulammit, "woman of Jerusalem") is the central figure in the Song of Solomon (also called Song of Songs or Canticles) and one of the most positive representations of young womanhood in the Hebrew Bible.As the embodiment of erotic pleasure, innocent and savored for its own sake, she is to be contrasted, on the one hand, with the wily seductress of Proverbs 7 . He founded numerous colonies, some of which doubled as trading posts and military outposts. Solomons older brother died as a baby because of this sin and Solomon was the next son. Moreover, the structure of the Escorial was inspired by that of Solomon's Temple. But he did not keep what the Lord commanded. It is written to illustrate Solomons wisdom in action. According to the Hebrew Bible, the ancient Kingdom of Israel gained its highest splendour and wealth during Solomon's reign of 40 years. 2017. His feast day is celebrated on the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers (two Sundays before the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Lord). As the heir of the throne, Solomon was confirmed in the line of the Davidic Covenant. [105][106], "King Solomon" redirects here. But they learned from them the means to cause separation between man and his wife. God will not judge us based on our knowledge/wisdom, but He will judge us based on how we actually apply that to our lives, our deeds. If we disobey God and turn away from Him like Solomon did, the consequences of this will not be worth whatever the short term enjoyment from the sin is. The Old Testament teaches a concept of giving called first fruits. That means to give of the first that you make, which will help ensure that you give. In the end this is a sad indictment of Solomons life and the wasted opportunities therein. Southern Phoenician Hacksilber Hoards and the Location of Tarshish", "A Buried Treasure: The Entombment of the Ark", "Nights 3-9. It is suggested in Scripture that this was a judgment from God. In this work, Solomon is portrayed as an astronomer. 4. According to 1 Kings 11:4 Solomon's "wives turned his heart after other gods", their own national deities, to whom Solomon built temples, thus incurring divine anger and retribution in the form of the division of the kingdom after Solomon's death (1 Kings 11:913). Sometimes we might wonder why we are not experiencing His blessings or why He didnt answer our prayers. [104], The Solomon Islands, a country and archipelago in Melanesia, were named for King Solomon by the Spanish navigator lvaro de Mendaa, who became the first European to see the islands in 1568. However, according to rabbinical accounts, Necho did not know how the mechanism worked and so accidentally struck himself with one of the lions causing him to become lame; Nebuchadnezzar, into whose possession the throne subsequently came, shared a similar fate. Solomon was concerned for his sons future and wanted them to listen to and follow wise instruction. God appears to Solomon one night in a dream and says to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you" (v. 5, NIV). God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. [15], Solomon was born in Jerusalem,[16] the second born child of David and his wife Bathsheba (widow of Uriah the Hittite). This complex included buildings referred to as: Solomon's throne is said to have been spectacularly opulent and possessed moving parts, making it one of the earliest mechanical devices in history. According to Finkelstein and Silberman, authors of The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts,[57] at the time of the kingdoms of David and Solomon, Jerusalem was populated by only a few hundred residents or less, which is insufficient for an empire stretching from the Euphrates to Eilath. Let the Word of God accompany you everywhere through this easy-to-carry spiral-bound notebook. God was angry with Solomon. Solomon cared about training his children He wrote the book of Proverbs for his sons (Proverbs 4:1-4.) For instance, it has been suggested that Matthew is using Joseph's genealogy and Luke is using Mary's, but Darrell Bock states that this would be unprecedented, "especially when no other single woman appears in the line". 1 Kings 8:23,27. It is just as common today. Solomon was the biblical king most famous for his wisdom. David's heir apparent, Adonijah, acted to have himself declared king, but was outmaneuvered by Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan, who convinced David to proclaim Solomon king according to his earlier promise (not recorded elsewhere in the biblical narrative),[23] despite Solomon's being younger than his brothers. In the end, however, he is regarded as a righteous king and is especially praised for his diligence in building the Temple. The child was a son who became Menelik I, King of Axum, and founded a dynasty that would reign as the Jewish, then Christian, Empire of Ethiopia which lasted 2900 years until Haile Selassie was overthrown in 1974. 1 & 2 Kings: An Introduction and Study Guide: History and Story in Ancient Israel: Bloomsbury Publishing. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|. Grace of God be with you all. Moreover, while Solomon was ascending the throne, the lions scattered various fragrant spices. And, you . Now you can see why the biblical author of 1 Kings 1-10 went into all that detail. In the New Testament, he is portrayed as a teacher of wisdom excelled by Jesus of Nazareth,[9] and as arrayed in glory but excelled by "the lilies of the field". The dove then descended, took the scroll of the Law from the Ark, and placed it on Solomon's knees. Current consensus states that regardless of whether or not a man named Solomon truly reigned as king over the Judean hills in the tenth century BCE, the Biblical descriptions of his apparent empire's lavishness is almost surely an anachronistic exaggeration. Grabbe, Lester L. 2016. In fact, "King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth" ( 1 Kings 10:23 ). Interestingly, Solomons reign was characterized by peace and stability. If we dont obey God, there are consequences. Early adherents of the Kabbalah portray Solomon as having sailed through the air on a throne of light placed on an eagle, which brought him near the heavenly gates as well as to the dark mountains behind which the fallen angels Uzza and Azzazel were chained; the eagle would rest on the chains, and Solomon, using the magic ring, would compel the two angels to reveal every mystery he desired to know. Ancestry and family life:Solomon was one of many sons of King David, and the first surviving son from Bathsheba. According to one legend, while traveling magically, Solomon noticed a magnificent palace to which there appeared to be no entrance. For the Ghanaian football team, see, Death, succession of Rehoboam, and kingdom division, Arguments in favour of biblical description, Biblical criticism: Solomon's religiosity. He brought in the best engineers on the project. Menelik was said to be a practicing Jew who was given a replica of the Ark of the Covenant by King Solomon; and, moreover, that the original Ark was switched and went to Axum with him and his mother, and is still there, guarded by a single dedicated priest. Twice before, God had appeared to him and warned him of the dangers of disobedience ( 1 Kings 11:9-10 ). 2007. [12], By a mechanical contrivance the throne followed Solomon wherever he wished to go. Solomon easily resolved the dispute by commanding the child to be cut in half and shared between the two. This takes a lot of time and hard work. If we do, we are the ones who give up His blessings the joy we can have in Him. [citation needed]. She is only mentioned once by the title "Shulammite," in Song of Solomon 6:13. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Solomon is commemorated as a saint, with the title of "Righteous Prophet and King". He will never leave or forsake us. Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, . (1 Kings 11:9-40.) [99] He also mentions Solomon in the Tablet of Wisdom, where he is depicted as a contemporary of Pythagoras.[100]. Near the end of his life, Solomon was beset by several enemies, including Hadad of Edom, Rezon of Zobah, and his own official Jeroboam of the tribe of Ephraim. Trade relationships were a focus of his administration. In an effort to hide this sin, for example, he sent the woman's husband to battle, in the subsequently realised hope that he would be killed there. It is hard to be that rich and powerful without focusing on these things and starting to neglect God. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns. And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods. Drifting away from God is a process. In 1 Kings 6:11-13 God promised to be with them conditionally depending on their obedience. Solomon and the king's daughter wandered the desert until they reached a coastal city, where they bought a fish to eat, which just happened to be the one which had swallowed the magic ring. Also, we have the book of Proverbs largely written by Solomon and Ecclesiastes completely written by him. [58] Likewise, Finkelstein and others consider the claimed size of Solomon's temple implausible. The first child (unnamed in that account), a son conceived adulterously during Uriah's lifetime, had died during birth. Once rid of his foes, he established his friends in the key posts of the military, governmental, and religious institutions. Solomon asked for wisdom in order to better rule and guide his people. [b], Some classical-era Rabbis, attacking Solomon's moral character, have claimed instead that the child was an ancestor of Nebuchadnezzar II, who destroyed Solomon's temple some 300 years later. The throne then passed to the Persians, whose king Darius was the first to sit successfully on Solomon's throne after his death; subsequently the throne came into the possession of the Greeks and Ahasuerus. Events surrounding birth:The worst sin in Davids life was committing adultery with Bathsheba and subsequently having Uriah killed. According to 1 Kings 11:3, Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines! He knew the mantiq al-tayr (Arabic: , language of the birds). A fully eighty percent of seminary and Bible school graduates who enter the ministrywill leave the ministry within the first five years. Solomon is also described as rebuilding cities elsewhere in Israel, creating the port of Ezion-Geber, and constructing Palmyra in the wilderness as a commercial depot and military outpost. When the bird returned, it used the shamir to break the glass, whereupon the men scared the bird, causing it to drop the worm, which the men could then bring to Solomon. Then Solomon asked for "a discerning heart to governand to distinguish between right and wrong." God was so pleased, He not only gave Solomon what he asked for but also added riches and honor. According to the biblical account, Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. In this case, God answered Solomons request in a great way, making him the wisest person that has ever existed (apart from Christ who is God). [22] "So they sought a beautiful young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunamite, and brought her to the king. Solomon was a mixed character, like all the characters we've met so far. His two names mean "peaceful" and "friend of God", both considered "predictive of the character of his reign". Supposedly, due to another mechanical trick, when the king reached the first step, the ox stretched forth its leg, on which Solomon leaned, a similar action taking place in the case of the animals on each of the six steps. Solomons mistake was that he continued worshiping God in these high places even after he built the temple. We want to help you study the Bible, obey the Bible, and teach the Bible to others. https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/should-believers-date-unbelievers/. Solomon then ordered the jinn to create a depilatory for the queen. Even though he was lauded for his wisdom, observers recognized that his wisdom was too much to be an earthly inheritance; "he had wisdom from God.". Dever states "that we now have direct Bronze and Iron Age parallels for every feature of the 'Solomonic temple' as described in the Hebrew Bible". Keep in mind that at that time there wasnt DNA evidence or closed caption video or fingerprinting or other elaborate methods for determining the truth. Other suggestions include the use by one of the royal and the other of the natural line, one using the legal line and the other the physical line, or that Joseph was adopted.[83]. The Quran absolves Solomon from practising sorcery: And they followed what the devils taught during the reign of Solomon. Throughout his entire life, David loved God deeply and passionately. Do not offer any excuses. Bathsheba is one of only five women listed in the ancestry of Jesus Christ ( Matthew 1:6 ). occurred in the mid-8th century BCE,[60] placing a possible visit from the Queen of Sheba to Jerusalem around this timesome 250 years later than the timeframe traditionally given for king Solomon's reign. It is the predecessor to the Star of David, the contemporary cultural and religious symbol of the Jewish people. This statement that he loved God as David did is one of the first commentaries on Solomons relationship to God. Possible evidence for the described wealth of Solomon and his kingdom was discovered in ancient silver hoards, which were found in Israel and Phoenicia and recognized for their importance in 2003. He then convinces them to plunge in and attempt to retrieve it, for if they do they would take the throne as king. Following the split, his patrilineal descendants ruled over Judah alone.[6]. Since the bottle was sealed with Solomon's seal, the genie was helpless to free himself, until he was freed many centuries later by a fisherman who discovered the bottle. King Solomon Solomon was the third king over Israel. Give the best to God and whatever is leftover for yourself. Pleased, God personally answered Solomon's prayer, promising him great wisdom because he did not ask for self-serving rewards like long life or the death of his enemies. If we confess, He will forgive. In religious lore, the ring is described as having given Solomon the power to command the supernatural and also the ability to speak with animals. Yet they knew that whoever deals in it will have no share in the Hereafter. When David was dying, Bathsheba successfully conspired with the prophet Nathan to block Adonijah 's succession to the throne and to win it for Solomon. As wise as Solomon was, God was much wiser. [42] Some scholars and historians argue that the passages, such as his dedication prayer (1 Kings 8:1466), that describe Solomon's apparent initial devotion to Yahweh were written much later, after Jerusalem had become the religious centre of the kingdom, replacing locations such as Shiloh and Bethel. The evidence from the hoards shows that the Levant was a center of wealth in precious metals during the reigns of Solomon and Hiram, and matches the texts that say the trade extended from Asia to the Atlantic Ocean. Even the very most dedicated believer can backslide and drift away from God. Perhaps the best known story of his wisdom is the Judgment of Solomon; two women each lay claim to being the mother of the same child. Now, O Lord God, Your promise to my father David is fulfilled, for You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. But Solomon made it much harder on himself by his unions with ungodly wives who not only did not encourage him to follow the Lord, but instead actively discouraged him from doing so. (1 Kings 9:1-9) God is available. Solomon was very humble and expressed gratitude for all that God had done so far. The first poem is spoken by the young maiden, who longs to be near her lover and enjoy his kisses. Some say he regained his status while others say he did not. (27: 1819). This paper will focus on the arc of Solomon's tenure as a leader and relate it to the philosophy of ethics and leadership recorded in the Book of Proverbs. According to the Bible, Solomon was the third king of a united Israel, reigning in the latter half of the 10th century BCE. Solomon was God's anointed, and God blessed him tremendously. As king, Solomon faced a lot of responsibilities and needed to make a lot of tough decisions, decisions that would affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Throughout Scripture (James 1:22-25) we learn that God appreciates the doer, but knowledge by itself is not enough to satisfy God. [68] In particular, his archaeological research in regions near Jerusalem, like Sharon, finds commerce too great not to be supported by a polity and such regions probably were ruled loosely by Jerusalem. Marrying many women. Creative ways of finding the truth needed to be implemented to be sure that justice prevailed. [11], The life of Solomon is primarily described in 2Samuel, 1Kings and 2Chronicles. [65], Some scholars have charted a middle path between minimalist scholars like Finkelstein, Silberman, and Philip Davies[66] (who believes that "Solomon is a totally invented character")[67] and maximalist scholars like Dever, Lemaire and Kitchen. 5. Above the candelabrum was a golden jar filled with olive oil and beneath it a golden basin which supplied the jar with oil and on which the names of Nadab, Abihu, and Eli and his two sons were engraved. This account is recorded in Matthew 6:29 and the parallel passage in Luke 12:27. David's first child through her died seven days after being born as punishment for his adultery (2Samuel 12:14 - 23). Special traits:Solomon is known as the wisest person in history (1 Kings 3:10-28, 1 Kings 4:30-34, 5:12, 10:1-10, 10:22-25.). [101] In other stories from the One Thousand and One Nights, protagonists who had to leave their homeland and travel to the unknown places of the world saw signs which proved that Solomon had already been there. The idea that the God of the Old Covenant is a God of law, while the New Covenant shows us a God of grace, is a common concept that often undergirds our reading of the Bible. He was completely sincere in his request. Amazing teaching about Solomons lifes. He built the temple originally envisioned by David and this temple was spectacular, known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. [12], Masonic rituals refer to King Solomon and the building of his Temple. Faust, Avraham. From government officials to business executives, leaders play a critical role in inspiring and guiding others Great men and women from many nations came to hear him and test his understanding and knowledge. Most people would wish for money or long life or fame or power. Naamah, a princess of Ammon, (part of present-day Jordan) who arrives in Jerusalem at age fourteen to marry King Solomon and tells of their life together, is the narrator of Aryeh Lev Stollman's novel published by Aryeh Nir/Modan (Tel Aviv) in Hebrew translation under the title, Toivo Tulev composed a piece for choir, soloists and chamber orchestra entitled, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 13:33. Notice that these are focused on others, not mostly on himself. The Testament of Solomon (ix.) Solomon gradually lost more and more prestige until he became like a commoner. Solomon's name comes from the Hebrew word Shelomoh, which means peaceful. The Spiral Bible is now available! 'peaceful'),[3][a] also called Jedidiah (Hebrew: , Modern: Yddyah, Tiberian: Yyh, "beloved of Yah"), was a monarch of ancient Israel and the son and successor of David, according to the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. Solomon is King David's son and becomes king at a very young age. Rabbinical tradition attributes the Wisdom of Solomon (included within the Septuagint) to Solomon, although this book was probably written in the 2nd century BCE. Solomon's sub-themes are that contentment cannot be found in human endeavors or material things, while wisdom and knowledge leave too many unanswered questions. Continued worshiping God at the originally Canaanite high places (Deuteronomy 12:1-5, 13-14, 1 Kings 3:3) . Thirdly, it is very easy to begin to get prideful at all the accomplishments you have made and the wealth you have accumulated. Other magical items attributed to Solomon are his key and his Table. A lot of this instruction is focused on obeying God, pursuing a relationship with God, avoiding worldly temptations, rejoicing in the wife of your youth, avoiding immoral women, worshiping God, etc. Sin has consequences. Some historians cited that Nathan the Prophet brought up Solomon as his father was busy governing the realm. What excuse do you think Solomon might have offered for marrying these women? [24] It is said that Solomon ascended to the throne when he was only about fifteen.[25]. God is so pleased with Solomon's answer that he gives him wisdom beyond measure as well as riches and honor. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but it was the devils who disbelieved. 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