In the Old Testament, a son of David and Bathsheba (2 Sam. 12: 24). Solomon was for a time king of Israel.

David named Solomon as king, 1 Kgs. 1: 11-53. David charged Solomon to walk in the ways of the Lord, 1 Kgs. 2: 1-9. The Lord promised him an understanding heart, 1 Kgs. 3: 5-15. Judged between two mothers and ascertained the child's real mother, 1 Kgs. 3: 16-28. Spake proverbs and songs, 1 Kgs. 4: 32. Built the temple, 1 Kgs. 6; 7: 13-51. Dedicated the temple, 1 Kgs. 8. Visited by the queen of Sheba, 1 Kgs. 10: 1-13.

Solomon married outside Israel, and his wives turned his heart to the worship of false gods, 1 Kgs. 11: 1-8. The Lord was angry with Solomon, 1 Kgs. 11: 9-13. Died, 1 Kgs. 11: 43. David prophesied of the glory of Solomon's reign, Ps. 72. Solomon received many wives and concubines, but some were not received of the Lord, D&C 132: 38 (Jacob 2: 24).