Meaning of Solomon in the Bible
Language: HebrewTransliteration: ShelomohGender: MaleTestament: Old Testament
Meaning
“Associated with peace”
Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, succeeds David as king and is remembered for wisdom, wealth, administration, and the building of the Jerusalem temple. Kings also records serious later failure through alliances, marriages, and idolatry.
Scripture References for Solomon
5 key passages featuring this name
2 Samuel 12:24
“And David comforted Bath–sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the Lord loved him.”
1 Kings 3:9
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”
1 Kings 3:12
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
1 Kings 8:22
“And Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:”
1 Kings 11:4
“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his father.”
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The Name Solomon in God's Word
Names in Scripture carry deep significance. Solomon — meaning “Associated with peace” — reflects a truth about identity, purpose, and God's design. Meditate on these passages to understand what this name reveals about God's character and His people.
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