King Solomon (; Arabic: , Sulayman) is a figure described in Middle Eastern scriptures as a wise ruler of an empire centred on the united Kingdom of Israel. He was born in Jerusalem about 1000 BC and reigned over Israel from 971 BC to 931 BC. The scriptural accounts identify Solomon as the son of David.http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=129&letter=T&search=solomon#0 He is also called Jedidiah in the Tanakh (Old Testament), and is described as the third king of the United Monarchy, and the final king before the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah split; following the split his patrilineal descendants ruled over Judah alone. The Bible accredits Solomon as the builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem.http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=129&letter=T&search=solomon#0 The Bible portrays Solomon as great in wisdom, wealth, and

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