Solomon
Solomon in the Bible — son of David (2SA 5:14). Solomon belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 12 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 12 references
- Known Names
- 6 names
- Relationships
- 6 connections
Biography
The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon became Israel's third king and was granted great wisdom by God. He built the magnificent temple in Jerusalem and authored much of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. Despite his wisdom, Solomon's many foreign wives led him into idolatry in his later years, setting the stage for the kingdom's division.
Significance
Solomon's wisdom and the temple he built point to Christ, the wisdom of God and the true temple.
Key Events
Names & Labels (6)
- Hebrew
- שְׁלֹמֹה
- Transliteration
- shəlomoh
- Meaning
- peace, well-being
- Greek
- Σαλωμων
- Reference
- 2SA 5:14
- Strong's
- H8010
- Hebrew
- יְדִידְיָהּ
- Transliteration
- yədiydəyah
- Meaning
- beloved of y-h-v-h
- Greek
- Ιδεδι
- Reference
- 2SA 12:25
- Strong's
- H3041
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ שְׁלֹמֹֽה
- Transliteration
- melek shəlomoh
- Meaning
- king Solomon
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Σαλωμων
- Reference
- 1KI 1:34
- Strong's
- H4428, H8010
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
- Transliteration
- melek yisərael
- Meaning
- king of Israel
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ισραηλ
- Reference
- 2KI 23:13
- Strong's
- H4428, H3478
- Hebrew
- קֹהֶלֶת
- Transliteration
- qohelet
- Meaning
- (as a title or name) the Teacher, one who calls together and instructs the assembly
- Greek
- Ἐκκλησιαστοῦ
- Reference
- ECC 1:1
- Strong's
- H6953
- Hebrew
- שְׁלֹמֹה
- Transliteration
- shəlomoh
- Meaning
- peace, well-being
- Greek
- Σολομών
- Reference
- MAT 6:29
- Strong's
- H8010
Family & Relationships (6)
son-in-law
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Solomon in the Bible?
Solomon is described in the Bible as son of David (2SA 5:14). Solomon belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Solomon mean?
The name Solomon means “peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.