SOLOMON

SOLOMON: king of Israel, son of David and Bath-sheba 2Sa 5:14; 12:24; 1Ki 1:11,30,39; 2:1; 3:1; 4:1; 5:1; 6:1; 7:1; 8:1 9:1; 10:1,16; 11:1,40; 1Ch 28:20; 29:23; 2Ch 1:1; 2:1; 3:1; 5:1 2Ch 6:1; 7:1; 8:1; 9:1,23,31; Mt 12:42 -- "The Man of Wisdom and Folly" His Wisdom see -- in his wise choice 1Ki 3:5-9 -- In judicial insight 1Ki 3:16-28 -- In surpassing other wise men 1Ki 4:29-31 -- In uttering proverbs and discourses 1Ki 4:32-34 -- In erection of the temple 1Ki 5:1-18; 6:1-38 -- In his prayer of dedication 1Ki 8:22-53 His Folly shown -- In luxurious living 1Ki 4:22,23; 10:21 -- In marrying heathen women 1Ki 11:1,2; Ne 13:23-26 -- In excessive sensuality 1Ki 11:3 -- In oppressing the people 1Ki 12:4 -- In sanctioning idolatry 1Ki 11:4-7