Solomon
Peaceful
SOL-uh-mun · Hebrew · Old Testament
Meaning
Peaceful
Also rendered as: His peace.
From shalom, the Hebrew word for peace and wholeness.
The Story Behind the Name
Solomon
1 Kings 3:5-14 · Proverbs 1:1-7
A king who asked for a discerning heart rather than wealth or long life.
StrengthsDiscernment, vision, capacity for wonder.
StrugglesLater years marked by divided loyalties, a caution the text itself records.
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Scripture
“So give your servant a discerning heart...”
1 Kings 3:9
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