Solomon

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/solomon

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the reign?Approximately 970–931 BCE, marking the peak of the united Israelite monarchy
2. Why was King Solomon known as the wisest king?He asked God for wisdom instead of riches, and God gave him a very sharp mind to help his people.
3. What was the First Temple and why did Solomon build it?The First Temple was a big, beautiful building in Jerusalem where people could pray. Solomon built it to honor God and bring the people together.

Davidic Dynasty: The royal lineage established by King David, considered divinely ordained, with Solomon as a key successor.
Wisdom Literature: A genre of biblical and ancient Near Eastern writings focused on practical advice, ethical teachings, and philosophical reflection.
Covenant: A formal agreement or promise, particularly between God and the people of Israel, often symbolized by religious practices and laws.