2 Samuel 5:14 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, 2 Samuel 12:24 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him. Bibliography Resources on the Old Testament. Solomon (/ ˈ s ɒ l ə m ə n /; Hebrew: שְׁלֹמֹה ‎, Shlomoh), also called Jedidiah (Hebrew יְדִידְיָהּ ‎ Yedidyah), was, according to the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament, Quran, and Hadiths, a fabulously wealthy and wise king of the United Kingdom of Israel who succeeded his father, King David. Solomon developed a strong central government and a system of taxation. In the following chapters, many more examples are given of the wisdom of King Solomon. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, Revised and Expanded by Archer, 508 Pages, Pub. Song of Solomon 8:5-14 - The conclusion deals with the durable eternal bond of consummated love. Solomon's daily provisions included 150-280 bushels of fine flour and 300-500 bushels of … Solomon Admires His Bride … 10 How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! One common illustration of Solomon’s wisdom is his judging a dispute over the identity of the true mother of an infant child (1 Kings 3:16-28). Solomon was also very wise in setting up the administrative arm of his kingship. 2 Chronicles 9:23 - And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. Read the Old Testament Stories - The 7 Days of Creation, The Fall of Man, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark. The account of Solomon’s handling of the case of the two prostitutes showed that he had indeed been granted wisdom from God. Solomon’s wisdom had been given by God when Solomon requested it (verse 5). Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices. Memory Verse: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Psalm 111:10a ..... Story Overview: After David’s death, his son, Solomon, became king. In fact, "King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth" (1 Kings 10:23). Solomon did… The Story of the Bible - Part One - The Old Testament The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and told him to ask for anything he wanted. 11 Your lips, my bride, drip sweetness like the honeycomb; honey and milk are under your tongue, and the fragrance of your garments is like the aroma of Lebanon. God also gave Solomon peace on all sides during most of his reign (1 Kings 4:20–25). 2007 Back to Bible History Online The Story of the Bible - Part One - The Old Testament 2 Samuel 12:24 - And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him. More About the Book of Song of Solomon Song of Solomon in the Picture Study Bible Timeline of the Ancient World Back to the Old Testament Back to Bible History Online. Solomon also used forced labor for his building projects.