Educator Guide
Solomon Bible Study Guide
Solomon
Solomon
Wise king who built the First Temple; later turned away through foreign wives; author of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
Teaching prompt
Why does the wisest man in history end his life so divided?
Reflection
What practical 'foreign loyalties' could quietly compromise our own faith today?
Points to Jesus
Jesus says in Matthew 12:42 that 'something greater than Solomon is here.' Solomon's temple, wisdom, and worldwide reputation all foreshadow Christ — but Jesus is the wiser King who never compromises and the true Temple (John 2:19–21) in whom God dwells with His people.
Discussion questions
- 1 Kings 3:5–14: What does Solomon ask for, and what does God add?
- 1 Kings 11:1–13: What goes wrong, and how fast?
- Matthew 12:42: How does Jesus position Himself relative to Solomon?