Solomon
In the Old Testament, a son of David and Bathsheba (2 Sam. 12:24). Solomon was for a time king of Israel.
- David named Solomon as king:1 Kgs. 1:11–53;
- David charged Solomon to walk in the ways of the Lord:1 Kgs. 2:1–9;
- The Lord promised him an understanding heart:1 Kgs. 3:5–15;
- Judged between two mothers and ascertained the child’s real mother:1 Kgs. 3:16–28;
- Spake proverbs and songs:1 Kgs. 4:32;
- Built the temple:1 Kgs. 6;
1 Kgs. 7:13–51; - Dedicated the temple:1 Kgs. 8;
- Visited by the queen of Sheba:1 Kgs. 10:1–13;
- Solomon married outside Israel, and his wives turned his heart to the worship of false gods:1 Kgs. 11:1–8;
- The Lord was angry with Solomon:1 Kgs. 11:9–13;
- Died:1 Kgs. 11:43;
- David prophesied of the glory of Solomon’s reign:Ps. 72;
- Solomon received many wives and concubines, but some were not received of the Lord:D&C 132:38; ( Jacob 2:24; )
