Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba, born to them after their adulterous affair. Despite his controversial beginnings, Solomon grew up to become one of the most renowned figures in Jewish history.
As a young man, Solomon was known for his wisdom and discernment – qualities that had been granted him by God Himself through prayer. One day when two women came before him with a baby claiming it as theirs; he suggested cutting it into two pieces so each could have half but instead revealed which woman truly loved this child!
After succeeding his father King David on the throne, Solomon ushered in an era of peace and prosperity throughout Israel. He built magnificent structures such as The Temple Of Jerusalem (also known as “Solomon’s Temple”) which became center toward worship among Jews for centuries later!
He also established trade relations with other nations around at time leading towards greater wealth & influence across region while still maintaining relationships based upon trust rather than force alone.
Despite all these accomplishments; however there were shadows too lingering within background specifically how many wives or concubines he took during lifetime – something forbidden under Mosaic Law yet still did anyway due to cultural norms prevailing back then.
In spite of any personal failings though, God continued granting great wisdom unto this king unlike any other who ever lived! He wrote several books within Old Testament including Proverbs – book filled with insight regarding living wisely according towards His ways not only important then but even now today too!
Though ultimately life ended badly because allowed himself become corrupted along way despite being given everything needed live righteously from start until end yet failed miserably nonetheless showing us all what consequences await those who do not stay true toward things above where eternal reward awaits anyone holding fast onto faithfulness regardless whatever temptations may arise along way…