King Solomon is one of the most well-known figures in the Bible. He is known for his wisdom, his wealth, and his many wives. But how many children did King Solomon have? The answer to this question is not entirely clear, as the Bible provides conflicting information on the matter.
According to 1 Kings 11:3, King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. The same verse goes on to say that his wives turned his heart away from God. In verse 4, it says that as Solomon grew old, his wives led him to worship other gods.
Despite his many wives, the Bible only mentions a few of Solomon’s children by name. In 1 Kings 11:41, it says that King Solomon’s son Rehoboam succeeded him as king. Rehoboam was born to Solomon’s wife Naamah, who was an Ammonite. Solomon’s other sons are mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and 1 Chronicles 3:5, which list the names of his sons by Bathsheba, his most famous wife.
In addition to his sons, Solomon had many daughters. In 1 Kings 4:11, it says that Solomon had twelve officials who provided food for him and his household, one for each month of the year. One of these officials was named Ben-Hur, and his job was to provide food for Solomon’s household, including his daughters.
There are also some other references to Solomon’s children in the Bible, but the information is not clear or specific. In Ecclesiastes 2:18-19, Solomon writes about his wealth and possessions, and says that he had many servants and concubines. He goes on to say that he had “much more” than anyone who had come before him in Jerusalem.
In conclusion, while the Bible does not provide a specific number of children that King Solomon had, it is clear that he had many wives and children. The Bible only mentions a few of his sons by name and references his daughters in passing. Ultimately, the focus of the Bible’s account of King Solomon’s life is on his wisdom and his relationship with God, rather than on his family life.
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Correction – Bathsheba was Solomons mother and 2 Samuel 5:14 mentions David’s children’s not Solomon’s.
1Chr. 3:5 also lists David’s sons; Solomon’s Descendants in line from Rehoboam are listed in vv. 10-16. Rehoboam is the only son named.