King Solomon, a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, was the son of King David and Bathsheba. He reigned as the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel, following Saul and David, around the 10th century.
Wisdom: Solomon is known for his wisdom. The Bible says when God offered him anything, Solomon asked for wisdom to govern the people. His judgment in the case of two women claiming the same baby is one of the most famous biblical stories.
Wealth and Power: Under Solomon’s rule, Israel reached the height of its power and prosperity. He established strong political alliances and trade relationships.
The Temple: Solomon is best known for building the First Temple in Jerusalem, often called Solomon’s Temple, which became the central place of worship for the Israelites.
Who wrote the Song of Solomon, which is also known as Song of Songs? Its a unique poetic book in the Bible. It’s a series of lyrical poems that celebrate romantic and sensual love between a bride and her beloved.
Authorship is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, partly because the book opens with the line:
“The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.” (Song of Songs 1:1)
This could mean it was written by Solomon, written for Solomon, or written in the style or tradition of Solomon.
The Song of Solomon is a poetic dialogue between two lovers, interpreted as a bride (the Shulammite woman) and her beloved (often assumed to be King Solomon). It is structured as a series of passionate speeches, dreams, and descriptions expressing mutual longing, desire, and joy in each other’s presence.
Chapters 1–2: The lovers express longing and admiration for one another. The woman dreams of being with her beloved and invites him to come. When she finds him, she holds him tightly. The man praises her beauty in elaborate metaphors.
Love and Desire: At its core, the Song celebrates romantic and physical love as beautiful, natural, and powerful. Whether read literally as a love song or allegorically as Divine romance, it invites the reader to ponder the beauty of love, the power of desire, and the deep yearning for union, whether with another person or with the Divine.
Previously mentioned Scripture.
Song of Songs 1:1
New International Version
1 “Solomon’s Song of Songs.”
Song of Solomon 1:1
King James Version
1 “The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.”
Song of Solomon 1:1
Living Bible
1 “This song of songs, more wonderful than any other, was composed by King Solomon:”