What things were King Solomon known for in the Bible?

Answer 1

The defining legend of Solomon was his great wisdom, gifted to him by God. If there ever was a King Solomon, The Bible says that he was the wisest of kings. However, finding specific biblical examples of his wisdom proves difficult.

Solomon was certainly not wise when he first succeeded David. At 1Kings 1:52, he said that he would not harm Adonijah as long as he showed himself a worthy man. However, in chapter 2, he ordered the death of Adonijah merely because he sought Solomon's approval to marry a woman. He punished the priest Abiathar, who had previously helped Adonijah, and Joab who did not, although he later befriended him. Then he ordered Shimei, who had not been allied with Adonijah, never to leave Jerusalem. Afterwards, Shimei briefly left Jerusalem to recapture and bring back his slaves, so Solomon had him killed. Solomon has demonstrated his lack of good judgement, as a foil for the qualities he would soon display.

Shortly after this, Solomon, in a dream, asked God for wisdom. Soon after God granted Solomon wisdom, two women asked for judgement over the ownership of a small baby. In this episode, Solomon gave his most famous judgement, the only biblical example of his great wisdom. Solomon, with his profound wisdom, just knew that only one woman would be willing to give up her claim to the child rather than have it killed. Whether the insight this passage describes was really wise can be a matter for judgement

According to The Bible, Solomon subsequently demonstrated no political wisdom, nor even sufficient common sense to govern wisely in the interests of his own son's succession to the throne of the United Monarchy. Nevertheless, a Judaic tradition of Solomon's wisdom grew. The wisdom books of Proverbs and Ecclestiastes were eventually attributed to him because of his supposed wisdom, in turn resulting in an even greater reputation for wisdom. Yet scholars say they can not be sure that Solomon was even a real, historical person.

Answer 2

A:

Although we really know little about the historical Solomon, he is traditionally known for his great wisdom, the opulence of his lifestyle and his dalliance with the Queeen of Sheba. Some scholars say that the story of the Queen of Sheba was not added to the account until the Babylonian Exile.

Answer 3

Solomon asked for and received from God the gift of 'wisdom' to help him in ruling the people. Some consider him to have been the wisest of men for his time. He is also known for his numerous wives and concubines which eventually led him astray of God's law. Others teach Solomon dabbled in art of magic/spells.

Answer 4

Also:

He was wise

He wrote some of the books of the Bible -- Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, some of Proverbs and Psalms

Answer 5

King Solomon was best known for his many women (he had over 1000) as well as for his tide relationship with David, his father, and of-course his wisdom (i.e "Judgment of Solomon").

Answer 6

He also took a lot of wives. He put great gardens in. He was said to be very wise.

Answer 7

he was the wisest king and he built the temple to the Lord.

Answer 8

First King David made Israel into a empire, Solomon kept it that way, it was divided after his death. He is remembered for his wisdom, and the building of the temple.

Answer 9

Building the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Answer 10

Wisdom