Solomon

[ sol-uh-muhn ]

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noun

fl. 10th century b.c., king of Israel (son of David).
an extraordinarily wise man; a sage.
a male given name.

Solomon

/ ˌsɒləˈməʊnɪən; ˌsɒləˈmɒnɪk; ˈsɒləmən /

noun

10th century bc , king of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, credited with great wisdom

Solomon

In the Old Testament , a Hebrew king, son and successor of David . The “wisdom of Solomon” is proverbial. Solomon is also known for his many wives, for his splendor and wealth, and for building the Temple at Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem ).

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Derived Forms

Solomonic, adjective

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Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council, welcomed efforts to resolve asylum cases quickly, but warned the use of AI could "backfire" if it produced flawed decisions that end up in the courts.

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Toni Morrison’s “Song of Solomon,” published 19 years earlier, got a new paperback release that was an overnight bestseller.

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The second is a setting of words from the Bible's Song of Solomon, and is about the desire for a profound and unwavering love while reflecting the couple's faith.

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For Solomon Kutesa, secretary of the official Arsenal Supporters Club in Uganda, the country's drinking culture is to blame for the football violence.

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Solomon's show is also up for best factual entertainment, taking on Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour, In Vogue: The 90s and Race Across the World.

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Solo man Solomon Gundy

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