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flourished 10th century BC
Son and successor of David .
Nearly all that is known about him comes from the Bible (1 Kings 1–11 and 2 Chronicles 1–9). Through the efforts of his mother, Bathsheba, and the prophet Nathan , Solomon was anointed king while David was still alive. On accession to the throne, he liquidated his opponents ruthlessly and installed friends in key posts. He established Israelite colonies outside his kingdom's borders, cooperating with such friendly rulers as the Temple of Jerusalem . He reorganized the nation into 12 tribes with 12 administrative districts. He is said to have had a harem of 700 wives and 300 concubines. After the ascension to the throne of his son Rehoboam, the northern tribes seceded and formed their own kingdom of Israel, bringing an end to Solomon's empire. His legendary wisdom is recorded in the Book of Proverbs, and he is traditionally named as the author of the biblical Song of Solomon. He was regarded as the greatest king of Israel.
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Alkalai Judah ben Solomon Hai
Bandaranaike Solomon West Ridgeway Dias
Elijah ben Solomon
Guggenheim Solomon Robert
Guggenheim Museum Solomon R.
Hurok Solomon Isiaevich
Solomon ben Yehuda ibn Gabirol
Israeli Isaac ben Solomon
Luria Isaac ben Solomon
Molcho Solomon
{{link=Solomon Islands">Solomon Islands
Solomon's seal