Having discovered the entrance, Solomon found an idol inside that had in its mouth a silver tablet saying in Greek (a language not thought by modern scholars to have existed 1000 years before the time of Solomon) that the statue was of Shaddad, the son of 'Ad, and that it had reigned over a million cities, rode on a million horses, had under it a million vassals and slew a million warriors, yet it could not resist the angel of death. [12], The conventional dates of Solomon's reign are derived from biblical chronology and are set from about 970 to 931 BCE. The doctrine of his prayer was right on. In mostly non-biblical circles, Solomon also came to be known as a magician and an exorcist, with numerous amulets and medallion seals dating from the Hellenistic period invoking his name. [96], In the Bah Faith, Solomon is regarded as one of the lesser prophets along with David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, along with others. It is a reminder that following God is not easy. The Quran absolves Solomon from practising sorcery: And they followed what the devils taught during the reign of Solomon. Afterward he sacrificed 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. [58] Likewise, Finkelstein and others consider the claimed size of Solomon's temple implausible. The Spiral Bible is now available! Weaknesses King David committed adultery with Bathsheba. Grace of God be with you all. The first place we should look is ourselves. Strengths David was courageous and strong in battle, trusting in God for protection. He built a temple for the Lord, a sign of his dedication to serving God (2 Samuel 7:1-17, 1 Kings 5:1-5, 1 Kings 8:12-21) . Once rid of his foes, he established his friends in the key posts of the military, governmental, and religious institutions. [19] Solomon was born after David was forgiven. [65], King Solomon sinned by acquiring many foreign wives and horses because he thought he knew the reason for the biblical prohibition and thought it did not apply to him. Solomon said to God, "You have dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, and have made me king in his place. Dever states "that we now have direct Bronze and Iron Age parallels for every feature of the 'Solomonic temple' as described in the Hebrew Bible". Some commentators see this as an issue that can be reconciled while others disagree. Solomon is described as undertaking the construction of the temple, with the help of an architect, also named Hiram, and other materials, sent from King Hiram of Tyre. [15], Solomon was born in Jerusalem,[16] the second born child of David and his wife Bathsheba (widow of Uriah the Hittite). Solomon was the biblical king most famous for his wisdom. The wisest king of Israel, King Solomon, is associated with three books of the Bible: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. The Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) celebrates this kind of union: a man and a woman becoming one. Secondly, his father had many wives and many children. Solomons mistake was that he continued worshiping God in these high places even after he built the temple. For an extensive look at the issue of dating unbelievers please see our study on this at: https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/should-believers-date-unbelievers/. In mostly non-biblical circles, Solomon also came to be known as a magician and an exorcist, with numerous amulets and medallion seals dating from the Hellenistic period invoking his name. "[92] (34: 12) and "At length, when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants, one of the ants said: 'O ye ants, get into your habitations, lest Solomon and his hosts crush you (under foot) without knowing it. Much of this instruction was rightly focused on God and how to be righteous in Gods eyes. 1. Solomon understood that "fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10). [48], As with most biblical personages in the middle era of Israelite society, the historicity of Solomon is hotly debated. They had pagan alters, which the Israelites had destroyed and replaced. The throne then passed to the Persians, whose king Darius was the first to sit successfully on Solomon's throne after his death; subsequently the throne came into the possession of the Greeks and Ahasuerus. A third party, or chorus, occasionally addresses the lovers. Solomon was God's anointed, and God blessed him tremendously. There were six steps to the throne, on which animals, all of gold, were arranged in the following order: on the first step a lion opposite an ox; on the second, a wolf opposite a sheep; on the third, a tiger opposite a camel; on the fourth, an eagle opposite a peacock, on the fifth, a cat opposite a cock; on the sixth, a sparrow-hawk opposite a dove. Solomon asked God for wisdom and discernment instead of money or fame (1 Kings 3:6-13) . Solomon also constructed great water works for the city, and the Millo (Septuagint, Acra) for the defense of the city. David's heir apparent, Adonijah, acted to have himself declared king, but was outmaneuvered by Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan, who convinced David to proclaim Solomon king according to his earlier promise (not recorded elsewhere in the biblical narrative),[23] despite Solomon's being younger than his brothers. Due to the proverbial wisdom of Solomon, it came to be seen as an amulet or talisman, or a symbol or character in medieval magic and Renaissance magic, occultism, and alchemy. Solomon, being curious about such a peculiar phenomenon, had a glass floor built before his throne so that Bilqs, tricked into thinking it was water, raised her skirts to cross it and revealed that her legs were truly hairy. For the Ghanaian football team, see, Death, succession of Rehoboam, and kingdom division, Arguments in favour of biblical description, Biblical criticism: Solomon's religiosity. Some historians cited that Nathan the Prophet brought up Solomon as his father was busy governing the realm. God will not judge us based on our knowledge/wisdom, but He will judge us based on how we actually apply that to our lives, our deeds. . Leadership is a crucial aspect of society. 10. Philip identified the warrior-king David with his own father Charles V, and himself sought to emulate the thoughtful and logical character which he perceived in Solomon. Salmon ( Hebrew: almn) or Salmah ( alm, Greek: ) is a person mentioned in genealogies in both the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and in the New Testament . Now, O Lord God, Your promise to my father David is fulfilled, for You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. [105][106], "King Solomon" redirects here. This reply to God shows a great amount of humility and wisdom to even ask for wisdom. 1909-14. (1 Kings 2:45). Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, . Sign up for our newsletter to receive your free 36 lesson Bible study E-book of Revelation. The biblical narrative notes with disapproval that Solomon permitted his foreign wives to import their national deities, building temples to Ashtoreth and Milcom. Kitchen calculates that over 30 years, such a kingdom might have accumulated up to 500 tons of gold, which is small compared to other examples, such as the 1,180 tons of gold that Alexander the Great took from Susa. [20] This could also be attributed to the notion that the prophet held great influence over David because he knew of his adultery, which was considered a grievous offense under the Mosaic Law. These are mostly dependent on our obedience. Solomon gradually lost more and more prestige until he became like a commoner. 1 Kings 8:23,27. If we confess, He will forgive. David's son and the third king of Israel. You can probably think of some people like this in your church, fellowship, or circle of friends. But he did not keep what the Lord commanded. Her exact identity is unknown, although there are a couple of theories. (1 Kings 9:1-9) God is available. [34] The wives were described as foreign princesses, including Pharaoh's daughter[35] and women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, Sidon and of the Hittites. [75], From a critical point of view, Solomon's building of a temple for Yahweh should not be considered an act of particular devotion to Yahweh because Solomon is also described as building places of worship for a number of other deities. [55] However, no material evidence indisputably of Solomon's reign has been found. Solomon Character Study Inductive Bible Study Notes - Study and Obey [49], As for Solomon himself, scholars on both the maximalist and minimalist sides of the spectrum of biblical archeology generally agree that he probably existed. The biblical passages that understand Tarshish as a source of King Solomon's great wealth in metalsespecially silver, but also gold, tin and iron (Ezekiel 27)were linked to archaeological evidence from silver-hoards found in Phoenicia in 2013. Nowadays many rich people gather together and brag about their financial successes. (1 Kings 11:9-40.) [104], The Solomon Islands, a country and archipelago in Melanesia, were named for King Solomon by the Spanish navigator lvaro de Mendaa, who became the first European to see the islands in 1568. God basically gives Solomon free reign to make one wish. Over the throne, twenty-four vines were fixed to cast a shadow on the king's head. The former appears in the title of the Lesser Key of Solomon, a grimoire whose framing story is Solomon capturing demons using his ring, and forcing them to explain themselves to him. During his life, Solomon became famous for his wisdom. SOLOMON sl' mn (, peaceable; LXX ).This was the regal name of the third king of Israel. God gave this command clearly to keep His people from being influenced by the idolatry and cults of other countries. Give the best to God and whatever is leftover for yourself. Pleased, God personally answered Solomon's prayer, promising him great wisdom because he did not ask for self-serving rewards like long life or the death of his enemies. The staunchly Catholic King Philip II of Spain sought to model himself after King Solomon. She is most likely called the Shulammite because she came from an unidentified place . 'Solomon, son of David'). London: Bloomsbury Publishing, T and T Clark. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1. He had over 100,000 people working in the mountains cutting just the right stones. Miserable is what they sold their souls for, if they only knew. This was only one small part of his larger shift to outright worshiping and sacrificing to other gods later in his life. 'So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: 'O my Rabb (Arabic: , Lord)! 5. His control over the demons, spirits, and animals augmented his splendor, the demons bringing him precious stones, besides water from distant countries to irrigate his exotic plants. He set a good example for Israel in prayer to the Lord. Israel Exploration Journal:6582. In addition to his wives, he collected 666 talents of gold each year (1 Kings 10:14), a huge amount for a small nation like Israel. His feast day is celebrated on the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers (two Sundays before the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Lord). [62], Kenneth Kitchen argues that Solomon ruled over a comparatively wealthy "mini-empire", rather than a small city-state, and considers 666 gold talents a modest amount of money. [86], The Quran, makes a reference to a puppet posing as Solomon, in exegetical literature understood as a jinni or demon, who escaped captivity and took over his kingdom. However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem that I have chosen. [68] In particular, his archaeological research in regions near Jerusalem, like Sharon, finds commerce too great not to be supported by a polity and such regions probably were ruled loosely by Jerusalem. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but it was the devils who disbelieved. He gave the very best of what he had from the palace treasury to be used in the building of the temple. By Marty Solomon. 2. Solomon and the king's daughter wandered the desert until they reached a coastal city, where they bought a fish to eat, which just happened to be the one which had swallowed the magic ring. Shalev-Eyni, Sarit. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Solomon is commemorated as a saint, with the title of "Righteous Prophet and King". Ancestry and family life:Solomon was one of many sons of King David, and the first surviving son from Bathsheba. In addition, God was so satisfied with Solomons response that He decided to make Solomon very wealthy and have a long life. Thank you again for this lesson. [13] Regarding the Davidic dynasty, to which King Solomon belongs, its chronology can be checked against datable Babylonian and Assyrian records at a few points, and these correspondences have allowed archaeologists to date its kings in a modern framework. In fact, "King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth" ( 1 Kings 10:23 ). A person can grow prideful and give glory to himself, just like Nebuchadnezzar in the book of Daniel looked at his great gardens and praised himself for building them. In response to God's invitation to, "ask me for whatever you want," Solomon requests wisdom and knowledge to help him govern the people. Amazing teaching about Solomons lifes. King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and also one of the most foolish. Application: Whether or not we ever get rich, the lesson for us is to give of the best we have to the Lord. The child was a son who became Menelik I, King of Axum, and founded a dynasty that would reign as the Jewish, then Christian, Empire of Ethiopia which lasted 2900 years until Haile Selassie was overthrown in 1974. I have learnt we should not compromise with bad things in our life. Solomon forgot more than most people will ever know about righteous living. [65], Some scholars have charted a middle path between minimalist scholars like Finkelstein, Silberman, and Philip Davies[66] (who believes that "Solomon is a totally invented character")[67] and maximalist scholars like Dever, Lemaire and Kitchen. As wise as Solomon was, God was much wiser. Solomon's name comes from the Hebrew word Shelomoh, which means peaceful. It is written to illustrate Solomons wisdom in action. Following the split, his patrilineal descendants ruled over Judah alone.[6]. [21], According to the First Book of Kings, when David was old, "he could not get warm". This was a common cultural practice of neighboring countries, but God did not approve. Other books of wisdom poetry such as the Odes of Solomon and the Psalms of Solomon also bear his name. Statues of King David and Solomon stand on either side of the entrance to the basilica of El Escorial, Philip's palace, and Solomon is also depicted in a great fresco at the center of El Escorial's library. Most people would wish for money or long life or fame or power. Solomon is considered the most wealthy of the Israelite kings named in the Bible. https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/should-believers-date-unbelievers/. God appears to Solomon one night in a dream and says to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you" (v. 5, NIV). He will never leave or forsake us. When the king sat, surrounded by the Sanhedrin, to judge the people, the wheels began to turn, and the beasts and fowls began to utter their respective cries, which frightened those who had intended to bear false testimony. If Solomon could not handle the temptations associated with marrying an unbeliever, there is no way we can. It's a story of adoration, satisfaction, delight, and sexual desire. The Rabbis claim this was a divine punishment for Solomon's having failed to follow three divine commands, and Solomon was forced to wander from city to city, until he eventually arrived in an Ammonite city where he was forced to work in the king's kitchens. Marrying many women. Solomon's execution of Shimei was his first descent into sin.[12]. He spared no expense in building the temple and the following sacrifices (1 Kings 6:21,22 1 Kings 6:28-32, 1 Kings 7:47,8:62-63) Solomon was already extremely rich at this time, but he wasnt skimpy. Early adherents of the Kabbalah portray Solomon as having sailed through the air on a throne of light placed on an eagle, which brought him near the heavenly gates as well as to the dark mountains behind which the fallen angels Uzza and Azzazel were chained; the eagle would rest on the chains, and Solomon, using the magic ring, would compel the two angels to reveal every mystery he desired to know. In this work, Solomon is portrayed as an astronomer. According to the biblical account, Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. 1 & 2 Kings: An Introduction and Study Guide: History and Story in Ancient Israel: Bloomsbury Publishing. [95], In Medieval traditions, when Islam spread through Persia, Solomon became merged with Jamshid, a great king from Persian legends whom similar attributes are ascribed to. The first midrash claims that six steps were constructed because Solomon foresaw that six kings would sit on the throne, namely, Solomon, Rehoboam, Hezekiah, Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah. The Testament of Solomon (ix.) 3. The shamir had been entrusted by the prince of the sea to the mountain rooster alone, and the rooster had sworn to guard it well, but Solomon's men found the bird's nest, and covered it with glass. One legend concerning Asmodeus (see: The Story of King Solomon and Ashmedai) goes on to state that Solomon one day asked Asmodeus what could make demons powerful over man, and Asmodeus asked to be freed and given the ring so that he could demonstrate; Solomon agreed but Asmodeus threw the ring into the sea and it was swallowed by a fish. They are also focused on spiritual issues of sin and forgiveness and restoration and deliverance, not primarily physical ones like health or prosperity. Dont keep the best for yourself and give the leftovers to God. Sheba is typically identified as Saba, a nation once spanning the Red Sea on the coasts of what are now Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia and Yemen, in Arabia Felix; although other sources place it in the area of what is now northern Ethiopia and Eritrea.[40][41]. Solomon cared about training his children He wrote the book of Proverbs for his sons (Proverbs 4:1-4.) 18), the fear of iron on the part of evil spirits is a feature common to both old and recent folk-lore. 4. 2. Possible evidence for the described wealth of Solomon and his kingdom was discovered in ancient silver hoards, which were found in Israel and Phoenicia and recognized for their importance in 2003. Other suggestions include the use by one of the royal and the other of the natural line, one using the legal line and the other the physical line, or that Joseph was adopted.[83]. One woman promptly renounced her claim, proving that she would rather give the child up than see it killed. And, you . Earlier historians maintain that there is evidence that these passages in Kings are derived from official court records at the time of Solomon and from other writings of that time that were incorporated into the canonical books of Kings. She was especially loyal to her son Solomon, making sure he followed David as king, even though Solomon was not David's firstborn son. The Quran[88][89][90] ascribes to Solomon a great level of wisdom, knowledge and power. Some of Solomon's most famous achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in Jerusalem. When David was dying, Bathsheba successfully conspired with the prophet Nathan to block Adonijah 's succession to the throne and to win it for Solomon. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns. Or maybe since he was so wise, Dont worry. For instance, the archaeologist Avraham Faust has argued that biblical depictions of Solomon date to later periods and do overstate his wealth, buildings, and kingdom, but that Solomon did have an acropolis and ruled over a polity larger than Jerusalem. He would have been trained in the ways of the court and in warfare and in how to run a nation. Targum Sheni, Colloquy of the Queen of Sheba), Solomon was accustomed to ordering animals to dance before him (a power granted by God), and upon summoning the mountain-cock or hoopoe (Aramaic name: nagar tura), the bird told him it had discovered a land in the east, rich in gold, silver, and plants, whose capital was called Kitor and whose ruler was the Queen of Sheba. In some myths, he's disguised as King Solomon himself. Bathsheba is one of only five women listed in the ancestry of Jesus Christ ( Matthew 1:6 ). Solomon easily resolved the dispute by commanding the child to be cut in half and shared between the two. Twice before, God had appeared to him and warned him of the dangers of disobedience ( 1 Kings 11:9-10 ). Online library for Christian discipleship resources incorporating digitized classic studies presented during the past 60 years. Character Studies E-book If you found these character studies helpful, get ourCharacter Studies E-book, with 8 practical lessons on important Bible heroes of the faith. More archaeological success has been achieved with the major cities Solomon is said to have strengthened or rebuilt, for example, Hazor, Megiddo and Gezer. 2012. order a paperback version of the Character Studies book from Amazon. King Solomon was born as the son of David We first hear of Solomon as being born to David and his wife Bathsheba in Jerusalem after the death of their son that was conceived through adultery (2 Samuel 5:14; 2 Samuel 12:24). [42] Some scholars and historians argue that the passages, such as his dedication prayer (1 Kings 8:1466), that describe Solomon's apparent initial devotion to Yahweh were written much later, after Jerusalem had become the religious centre of the kingdom, replacing locations such as Shiloh and Bethel. For the sake of David, God would put off judgment on Solomon's house until after his death. Solomon was then able to regain his throne and expel Asmodeus. Bathsheba's Accomplishments. Solomons disobedience ended up causing hundreds of years of tension and warfare between the Northern and Southern Kingdoms and the Northern Kingdom was conquered and basically went extinct. The evidence from the hoards shows that the Levant was a center of wealth in precious metals during the reigns of Solomon and Hiram, and matches the texts that say the trade extended from Asia to the Atlantic Ocean. [12], Solomon's throne is described at length in Targum Sheni, which is compiled from three different sources, and in two later Midrash. Scholars disagree on exactly how it should be understood and exactly who is saying what. In the end, however, he is regarded as a righteous king and is especially praised for his diligence in building the Temple. Seder Olam Rabba, Jerusalem 1971 (Hebrew). In addition to these verses, we can also see the results of his wisdom, including the establishment of a powerful and rich kingdom, complex alliances, and sophisticated architectural achievements. He would reside at this temple if they would serve Him faithfully. [32] This is not unexpected because the area was devastated by the Babylonians, then rebuilt and destroyed several times. They generally end in the believer either outright rejecting God or slowly turning away from God by growing cold and giving into various temptations one by one. In a single year, according to 1 Kings 10:14, Solomon collected tribute amounting to 666 talents (18,125 kilograms) of gold. Asmodeus then swallowed the king, stood up fully with one wing touching heaven and the other earth, and spat out Solomon to a distance of 400 miles. But the bottom line seems to be that Solomon loves the woman and this book gives some practical ways that he can express his love. narrates how a demon, forced by Solomon to hew stones for the Temple, was afraid of the iron instruments; and, as Conybeare rightly observes ("Jew. Fiqitush tells King Solomon the recipes for curing such corruptions as each evil jinn confesses. [63] Similarly, Kitchen[64] and others consider the temple of Solomon a reasonable and typically sized structure for the region at the time. 1 Kings 3:16-28 This story immediately follows Gods answer to Solomons prayer for wisdom. A lot of this instruction is focused on obeying God, pursuing a relationship with God, avoiding worldly temptations, rejoicing in the wife of your youth, avoiding immoral women, worshiping God, etc. Henceforth the two kingdoms were never again united. God wants to extend His blessings to us, protect us, and have a close relationship with us, but we must obey and follow Him for this to happen. As the heir of the throne, Solomon was confirmed in the line of the Davidic Covenant. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|. Naamah, a princess of Ammon, (part of present-day Jordan) who arrives in Jerusalem at age fourteen to marry King Solomon and tells of their life together, is the narrator of Aryeh Lev Stollman's novel published by Aryeh Nir/Modan (Tel Aviv) in Hebrew translation under the title, Toivo Tulev composed a piece for choir, soloists and chamber orchestra entitled, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 13:33. Disobeyed God by multiplying horses, chariots, gold, silver (Deuteronomy 17:14-20, 1 Kings 10:26-29) Why do you think God gave these commands not to have many horses or much gold? God was angry with Solomon. Faust, Avraham. Life Title:A devoted king derailed by compromise. [31] These all have substantial ancient remains, including impressive six-chambered gates, and ashlar palaces; however it is no longer the scholarly consensus that these structures date to the time, according to the Bible, when Solomon ruled. It's the tale of a young woman preparing to marry her love: a handsome gent who . Jesus refers to Solomon, using him for comparison in his admonition against worrying about life. He built the temple originally envisioned by David and this temple was spectacular, known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In the end this is a sad indictment of Solomons life and the wasted opportunities therein. [103] Masonic Temples, where a Masonic Lodge meets, are an allegorical reference to King Solomon's Temple. As punishment, the first child, who was conceived during the adulterous relationship, died. They suggest that because of religious prejudice, the authors of the Bible suppressed the achievements of the Omrides (whom the Hebrew Bible describes as being polytheist), and instead pushed them back to a supposed golden age of Judaism and monotheists, and devotees of Yahweh. But they cannot harm anyone except with God's permission. After a reign of forty years, he died of natural causes[44] at around 60 years of age. Unfortunately starting well and ending badly is a common refrain in the line of the kings of Israel. Throughout the whole story of Solomons life, interjections about his great wisdom are made. We could certainly look elsewhere in the Bible for characteristics of a wise woman and find plenty, but the final chapter in Proverbs grants us a thorough description in verses 10-31. Trade relationships were a focus of his administration. [61] Seventeen years later, traces of cinnamon were found in Phoenician clay flasks from three small sites in the Israeli coastal plain dating from the 10th century BCE. It's an exchange of love notes. God referred to him as Jedidiah which means "beloved of Jehovah" (2Samuel 12:25). [citation needed] However, there is a lack of physical evidence of its existence, despite some archaeological work in the area. 4. According to these, there were on the steps of the throne twelve golden lions, each facing a golden eagle. David repented of his sins, and Bathsheba later gave birth to Solomon. It is hard to keep on resisting temptation and faithfully following God all of ones life. Training and occupation:As a member of the royal court, Solomon would have had access to the best education possible, likely including all types of tutors. Solomon then ordered the jinn to create a depilatory for the queen. [14][dubious discuss] According to the most widely used chronology, based on that by Old Testament professor Edwin R. Thiele, the death of Solomon and the division of his kingdom would have occurred in the fall of 931 BCE. Do not become prideful or shortsighted. The Song of Solomon is a series of lyrical poems organized as a lengthy dialogue between a young woman and her lover. [82] However, the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia gives the more common date of "971 to 931 BCE".[12]. Uriah was a faithful soldier and David allowed his lust to carry him far away from his own standards and Gods will for his life. Shortly after his birth, the boy received the private name Jedidiah, "beloved of the Lord," from Nathan, the prophet, who had himself received the name from God (2 Sam 12:24, 25).The name, Solomon, comes from the Heb. The idea that the God of the Old Covenant is a God of law, while the New Covenant shows us a God of grace, is a common concept that often undergirds our reading of the Bible. "Jebus, the City of David, and Jerusalem: Jerusalem from the Iron. An elder brother of the eagle, 900 years old, was then found, but it also did not know the entrance. Firstly, the Bible says that where your treasure is there will your heart be also. The earliest traditions about his reign, concentrated in 1 Kings and in modified form in 1-2 Chronicles, portray him as a builder and organizer of a state who consolidated the gains of his father David. After the completion of the temple, Solomon is described in the biblical narrative as erecting many other buildings of importance in Jerusalem. The latter was said to be held in Toledo, Spain during Visigoth rule and was part of the loot taken by Tarik ibn Ziyad during the Umayyad Conquest of Iberia, according to Ibn Abd-el-Hakem's History of the Conquest of Spain. Set a good example for Israel in prayer to the first book of Kings, when David was.! 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