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Solomon

ശലോമോൻ

“Peaceful”

In the readings on 1 Sunday so far.

Russian icon of King Solomon crowned, holding the Temple and a scroll, 18th century
King Solomon, Russian icon, early 18th century

At a glance

In Malayalam
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What the name means
“Peaceful”
In the readings
1 Sunday, 8 November 2026
Gospel passages
John 10:22–38

Name meanings and role notes are drafted with each edition and waiting for review by a priest or editor.

The life of Solomon

Son of David and Bathsheba, and king of Israel after him. He asked God for wisdom, built the first Temple in Jerusalem, and was famed for his riches, but in old age his many wives turned his heart to other gods.

Born
In Jerusalem, to David and Bathsheba; the Lord loved him Scripture2 Samuel 12:24–25
Died
After reigning forty years over all Israel; buried in the city of David Scripture1 Kings 11:42–43
Family
  • Parents: David and Bathsheba Scripture2 Samuel 12:24
  • Son and successor: Rehoboam Scripture1 Kings 11:43

  1. David has him anointed king at Gihon.

    Scripture1 Kings 1:32–40

  2. At Gibeon God offers him anything; he asks for an understanding heart, and is given riches and honour too.

    Scripture1 Kings 3:5–14

  3. He judges between two women who both claim the same baby.

    Scripture1 Kings 3:16–28

  4. He builds the Temple in seven years and prays at its dedication.

    Scripture1 Kings 6:37–38; 8

  5. The queen of Sheba comes to test him with hard questions.

    Scripture1 Kings 10:1–13

  6. His many foreign wives turn his heart after other gods.

    Scripture1 Kings 11:1–8

  7. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs are linked to his name.

    ScriptureProverbs 1:1; Song of Songs 1:1

  8. Jesus says not even Solomon in all his glory was dressed like the lilies, and that one greater than Solomon is here.

    ScriptureMatthew 6:29; 12:42

  9. King roughly 970–931 BC by common reckoning.

    History

Read it in the Bible

  • 1 Kings 3 The gift of wisdom
  • 1 Kings 8:22–30 The Temple prayer
  • Matthew 6:28–33 Consider the lilies

Sources: The Holy Bible (World English Bible).

Drafted from the Bible and Church tradition. Each line says where it comes from; anything marked Tradition or History is not in Scripture itself. Waiting for review by a priest or editor.

Sundays with Solomon

  1. Hoodosh Eetho

    Gospel: John 10:22–38

    The king who built and dedicated the first Temple. The porch where Jesus walks bears his name.

    In the story

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About the icon

King Solomon, Russian icon. early 18th century. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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