SOLOMON
Thompson Chain Reference (1908)
Son of David by Bath-sheba
Named Jedidiah, by Nathan the prophet
An ancestor of Joseph
Succeeds David to the throne of Israel
Anointed king a second time
His prayer for wisdom, and his vision
Covenant renewed in a vision after the dedication of the temple
His rigorous reign
Builds the temple
Dedicates the temple
Renews the courses of the priests and Levites, and the forms of service according to the commandment of Moses and the regulations of David
Builds his palace
Builds his house, The Forest of Lebanon
Builds another house for Pharaoh’ s daughter
Ivory throne of
Porches of judgment
Builds Millo (a stronghold), the wall around Jerusalem, the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, Gezer, Beth-horon, Baalath, Tadmor, store cities, and cities for chariots, and for cavalry
Provides an armory
Plants vineyards and orchards of all kinds of fruit trees; makes pools
Imports apes and peacocks
Drinking vessels of his houses
Musicians and musical instruments of his court
The splendor of his court
Commerce of
Presents received by
Is visited by the Queen of Sheba
Wealth of
Has seven-hundred wives and three-hundred concubines
Their influence over him
Marries one of Pharaoh’ s daughters
Builds idolatrous temples
His idolatry
Extent of his dominions
Receives tribute (taxes)
Officers of
His purveyors
Divides his kingdom into subsistence departments; the daily, subsistence rate for his court
Military equipment of
Cedes some inferior cities to Hiram
Wisdom and fame of
Piety of
Beloved of God
Justice of, illustrated in his judgment of the two prostitutes
Oppressions of
Reigns for forty years
Death of
Prophecies concerning
A “type” of Christ