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Solomon

Solomon

116 7.7
A son of David and king of Israel known for great wisdom
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsɒləmən/
  • Literature
translation icon : Salomón
  • And, and you know, like King Solomon, the wisest man in the world that ever was or ever will be based on what the Bible tells us.
  • King Solomon
  • Solomon's Temple
  • David and Solomon

It's referenced in in the ancient Proverbs that Solomon he he used essential oils.

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Examples

  • There are countless tales of demons trapped in brass urns and lamps, going all the way back to the time of Solomon.

  • When they settled in Canaan, they put the Ark in a place called the Temple of Solomon.

  • So his son Solomon was the author of the first temple.

  • So Solomon was from a wealthy family.

  • You have, I would hasten to say, the proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel.

  • Samuel's prophetic warning was realized under Solomon as he extended his power from the Euphrates to Egypt.

    Academic text (1995)
  • King Solomon is often celebrated for his unparalleled wisdom in the Bible.

  • Many stories about King Solomon highlight his ability to make fair judgments.

  • In Jerusalem, the Temple built by King Solomon became a significant place of worship.

Compounds

A country of many islands in the south Pacific Ocean

A temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon for Jewish worship and later rebuilt on the same site

Wisdom of Solomon
  • Literature
9.9

A religious book about wisdom that appears in some Bibles

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Solomon comes from the old Hebrew name Shlomo, which is related to the word shalom meaning 'peace'. That's why stories show Solomon as a wise, calm king whose name suggests 'peace' and fair decisions.