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Solomons story was written in the two books of Kings in the time of

Deuteronomic History, during which the Babylonian Exile was still taking place.

Solomon was the son of David by Bathsheba. His story begins when his father, King

David, lay dying with no decision at the time of who should take over the throne when his

life has passed. Adonijah, better known as David's eldest son, wants to take over and be

king very badly. At one point, he throws himself a party in honor of his inheritance.

King David then talks to Nathan the prophet, who tells David to let Solomon take over

the throne instead of Adonijah. David agrees. After the agreement was made, Solomon

was anointed king right away, before the death of his father. Before his death as he lay

awake for the last time, he took Solomon close and said to him, " If you and your line will

remain faithful to God, you will always sit on the throne." Afterwards however, his

attitude......

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