King Solomon

King Solomon, the son of King David and Bathsheba, ruled Israel from approximately 970 to 931 BCE. Renowned for his wisdom, Solomon authored Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. One of his most notable achievements was the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, a pivotal center for Jewish worship completed around 957 BCE. Solomon's reign ushered in an era of unprecedented prosperity and extensive building projects. He established trade alliances, notably with King Hiram of Tyre, enhancing Israel's wealth. Solomon's judicial acumen is exemplified in the famous judgment involving two women disputing the motherhood of a child, demonstrating his profound wisdom.