Solomon is a very popular biblical figure that ruled over Israel for many years. He was very wise and he is
known as building the first temple in Jerusalem, which it is said took seven years to complete. Solomon was
also known for his wealth and extreme power. In the Bible, it says that Solomon once disobeyed God by
following other gods. God then punished Solomon by taking all but one tribe from his kingdom. He ruled as
king for 40 years and when he died, his son took over the kingdom.