Topical Encyclopedia Solomon, the son of King David and Bathsheba, is a significant figure in the Old Testament and is often considered a type of Christ due to his wisdom, reign of peace, and role in building the temple. His life and reign prefigure aspects of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, in various ways.Wisdom and Understanding Solomon is renowned for his unparalleled wisdom, a gift from God that he requested above all else. In 1 Kings 3:9, Solomon prays, "So give Your servant a discerning heart to judge Your people and to distinguish between good and evil." God grants this request, making Solomon the wisest man of his time. This wisdom is a foreshadowing of Christ, who is described as the embodiment of divine wisdom. In Colossians 2:3, it is said of Christ, "in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Reign of Peace Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, a time when Israel experienced unprecedented tranquility and wealth. 1 Kings 4:24-25 states, "For he had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, over all the kings west of the Euphrates. And he had peace on all sides around him. During Solomon’s lifetime, Judah and Israel lived in safety, from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and fig tree." This peaceful reign is a type of the ultimate peace that Christ brings. Isaiah 9:6 refers to the Messiah as the "Prince of Peace," whose kingdom will be characterized by everlasting peace. Builder of the Temple Solomon's most notable achievement is the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a dwelling place for the presence of God among His people. In 1 Kings 6:1, it is recorded, "In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD." This temple is a type of Christ, who refers to His own body as a temple in John 2:19, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." Christ is the true temple, the meeting place between God and humanity. Royal Lineage and Kingship Solomon, as a son of David, is part of the Davidic line through which the Messiah would come. His kingship is a precursor to the eternal kingship of Christ. In Matthew 1:1, Jesus is introduced as "the son of David," emphasizing His rightful place in the royal lineage. Solomon's rule, with its splendor and authority, points to the greater kingship of Christ, who reigns eternally. Solomon's Failings and Christ's Perfection While Solomon is a type of Christ, his life also highlights the contrast between human imperfection and divine perfection. Solomon's later years are marked by idolatry and turning away from God, as noted in 1 Kings 11:4, "For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been." In contrast, Christ remains sinless and wholly devoted to the Father, fulfilling the law and the prophets perfectly. In summary, Solomon serves as a type of Christ through his wisdom, peaceful reign, temple building, and royal lineage, while also highlighting the need for a perfect Savior in Jesus Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook 2 Samuel 7:12,13And when your days be fulfilled, and you shall sleep with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, which shall proceed out of your bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 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