Chain Study Through the Bible
Solomon
Trace the theme of Solomon chronologically through Scripture -- from 2 Samuel to Acts.
120
Verses
12
Books
9
Old Testament
3
New Testament
48
Sub-topics
The Chain of Solomon Through Scripture
Old Testament9 books
2 Samuel
Old Testament4 references2 Samuel 7:12-16-- Prophecies concerning
2 Samuel 12:24-- Son of David by Bath-sheba
2 Samuel 12:24,25-- Named Jedidiah, by Nathan the prophet
2 Samuel 12:24-- Beloved of
Prophecies concerningSon of David by Bath-shebaNamed Jedidiah, by Nathan the prophetBeloved of
1 Kings
Old Testament55 references1 Kings 1:13,17,21-- Son of David by Bath-sheba
1 Kings 1:11-48-- Succeeds David to the throne of Israel
1 Kings 2:12-- Succeeds David to the throne of Israel
1 Kings 2-- His rigorous reign
1 Kings 2:35-- Officers
+ 50 more references
Son of David by Bath-shebaSucceeds David to the throne of IsraelHis rigorous reignOfficers+35 more
2 Kings
Old Testament2 references2 Kings 23:13-- Builds idolatrous temples
2 Kings 23:13-- His idolatry
Builds idolatrous templesHis idolatry
1 Chronicles
Old Testament7 references1 Chronicles 6:10-- Builds the temple
1 Chronicles 17:11-14-- Prophecies concerning
1 Chronicles 23:1-- Succeeds David to the throne of Israel
1 Chronicles 28-- Succeeds David to the throne of Israel
1 Chronicles 28:6,7-- Prophecies concerning
+ 2 more references
Builds the templeProphecies concerningSucceeds David to the throne of IsraelAnointed king a second time+1 more
2 Chronicles
Old Testament34 references2 Chronicles 1:7-12-- His prayer for wisdom, and his vision
2 Chronicles 1:16,17-- Commerce
2 Chronicles 1:15-- Wealth
2 Chronicles 1:14-- Military equipment
2 Chronicles 2-- Builds the temple
+ 29 more references
His prayer for wisdom, and his visionCommerceWealthMilitary equipment+20 more
Nehemiah
Old Testament2 referencesNehemiah 12:45-- Renews the courses of the priests and Levites, and the forms of service according to the commandment of Moses and the regulations of David
Nehemiah 13:26-- His idolatry
Renews the courses of the priests and Levites, and the forms of service according to the commandment of Moses and the regulations of DavidHis idolatry
Psalms
Old Testament2 referencesPsalms 45:2-17-- A "type" of Christ
Psalms 132:11-- Prophecies concerning
A "type" of ChristProphecies concerning
Ecclesiastes
Old Testament8 referencesEcclesiastes 1:12-- Succeeds David to the throne of Israel
Ecclesiastes 1:16-- Wealth
Ecclesiastes 1:16-- Wisdom and fame
Ecclesiastes 2:4-- Builds his palace
Ecclesiastes 2:4-- Builds another house for Pharaoh' s daughter
+ 3 more references
Succeeds David to the throne of IsraelWealthWisdom and fameBuilds his palace+4 more
Jeremiah
Old Testament1 referenceJeremiah 52:20-- Builds the temple
400 Years of Silence
New Testament3 books
Matthew
New Testament3 referencesMatthew 1:6-- An ancestor of Joseph
Matthew 6:29-- The splendor of his court
Matthew 12:42-- Wisdom and fame
An ancestor of JosephThe splendor of his courtWisdom and fame
Luke
New Testament1 referenceLuke 12:27-- The splendor of his court
Acts
New Testament1 referenceActs 7-- Builds the temple
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in 2 Samuel and continues through to Acts, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 9 Old Testament and 3 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
With 48 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Solomon in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
48 aspects of Solomon found in Scripture
Son of David by Bath-sheba(2 verses)
Named Jedidiah, by Nathan the prophet(1 verse)
An ancestor of Joseph(1 verse)
Succeeds David to the throne of Israel(5 verses)
Anointed king a second time(1 verse)
His prayer for wisdom, and his vision(2 verses)
Covenant renewed in a vision after the dedication of the temple(2 verses)
His rigorous reign(1 verse)
Builds the temple(10 verses)
Dedicates the temple(2 verses)
Renews the courses of the priests and Levites, and the forms of service according to the commandment of Moses and the regulations of David(3 verses)
Builds his palace(6 verses)
Builds his house, The Forest of Lebanon(1 verse)
Builds another house for Pharaoh' s daughter(4 verses)
Ivory throne(2 verses)
Porches of judgment(1 verse)
Builds Millo (a stronghold), the wall around Jerusalem, the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, Gezer, Beth-horon, Baalath, Tadmor, store cities, and cities for chariots, and for cavalry(2 verses)
Provides an armory(1 verse)
Plants vineyards and orchards of all kinds of fruit trees; makes pools(1 verse)
Imports apes and peacocks(1 verse)
... and 28 more sub-topics