King Solomon is a figure described in Middle Eastern scriptures as a wise ruler of an empire centred on the united Kingdom of Israel. Legends say he was born in Jerusalem about 1000 BC and reigned over Israel from about 970 to 928 BC. The scriptural accounts identify Solomon as the son of David. He is also called "Jedidiah" in the Tanakh (Old Testament), and is described as the third king of the "United Monarchy", … Wikipedia
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