PEOPLE OF THE BIBLE

Solomon

Son of David; king associated with wisdom and temple building

Interpretive illustration of Solomon: Consulting temple plans with builders and scribes
INTERPRETIVE PORTRAIT · NO RECOVERED LIKENESS

THEIR WORK WITHIN THE STORY

Consulting temple plans with builders and scribes

Interpretive reconstruction. Scripture supplies the role and setting; no recovered likeness exists, and clothing, face, posture, and moment remain artistic decisions.

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FIRST APPEARANCE

2 Samuel 5:14

The profile connects Scripture pathways to visual study and teaching tools. Relationship labels summarize the textual record and do not replace close reading.

PRIMARY PASSAGES

1 Kings 1-11

Read the passage in context before moving into commentary, visual explanation, or application.

2 Chronicles 1-9

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Proverbs

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WORK WORLD · INTERPRETIVE ILLUSTRATION

BUILD THE WORLD AROUND THE NAME

Writing, teaching, memory, and public witness

A person profile becomes shallow when work, tools, food, weather, household, economy, power, and community disappear. This companion scene restores that material world without pretending it photographs Solomon.

Enter the Illustrated Material Bible