King Solomon dedicates the Temple (1 Kings 8:1-66)
At the start of his reign, King Solomon built a grand Temple in Jerusalem and prayerfully dedicated it to God.
King Solomon asks for wisdom (1 Kings 3:1-15)
When Solomon became king of Israel, he asked God for wisdom and guidance. Later, he built the Temple and recorded his great wisdom in the Book of Proverbs.
King Solomon, the peacemaker
11th December “Solomon, the son of David, strengthened his hold on the kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly powerful.” (2 Chronicles 1:1) When King David died, his son Solomon succeeded him as ruler of Israel. When
Bathsheba, the mother of King Solomon (1 Kings 1:1-2:19)
Bathsheba, the wife of King David and mother of Solomon, played a significant role in the royal history of Israel. She overcame adversity and was honoured as the king's mother, despite the scandalous circumstances of her marriage to David.
The Visit of the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-13)
The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon to test his wisdom and was greatly impressed by his answers, his court, and his God. Her story was later compared with the visit of the wise men to the infant Christ.
The Song of Songs (3:11 – 4:8)
The Song of Songs is a passionate poem about the love between a man and his bride, featuring imagery from the natural world. It may have been a royal wedding song written for King Solomon.
The Proverbs of Solomon (Proverbs 8:22-31)
The Book of Proverbs, associated with King Solomon, is a collection of wise sayings that provide practical guidance for living a good life.