Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5120 Solomon, character of

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5120 Solomon, character of

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Solomon was a man of outstanding gifts and abilities. Initially he was approved by God, but the latter years of his reign were marred by idolatry and apostasy.

Solomon's abilities

Wisdom

1 Kings 4:29 See also 1 Kings 3:7-12 pp 2 Chronicles 1:8-12; 1 Kings 3:16-28; Kings 10:6-7 pp 2 Chronicles 9:5-6; Matthew 12:42

Political shrewdness

1 Kings 3:1 See also 1 Kings 4:21; Kings 10:13

Dealing with individuals

1 Kings 2:35 See also 1 Kings 2:24,27

Poetry and writing

1 Kings 4:32 See also Psalm 72:1 Title; Psalm 127:1Title; Proverbs 1:1; Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 25:1

Solomon's righteousness

1 Kings 8:62-63 pp 2 Chronicles 7:4-5 See also 1 Kings 3:6-15; Kings 8:54-61,65-66

Solomon's sin

Nehemiah 13:26 See also Deuteronomy 17:16-17; 1 Kings 10:26,28; Kings 11:1,4,9-13

Solomon's splendour was renowned

Matthew 6:29 pp Luke 12:27