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Ralph F. Wilson, original watercolor, 'Solomon in All His Glory' (2024), watercolor and ink, 10x14 in., artist's personal collection.

• Preface (Audio 3:08)
• References and Abbreviations
• Reprint Guidelines
• Introduction to Solomon's Time (Audio 10:44)

1. Solomon's Path to Kingship (1 Kings 1-2). (Audio 37:45)
2. Solomon's Wisdom (1 Kings 3-4). (Audio 53:26)
3. Building Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 5-7). (Audio 47:57)
4. Dedicating Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8-9). (Audio 54:04)
5. Solomon's Splendor (1 Kings 10). (Audio 47:23)
6. Solomon's Legacy (1 Kings 11). (Audio 68:01)

• Appendix 1. Participant Handouts (free)
• Appendix 2. Parallel Accounts of the Davidic Covenant (PDF, landscape view)
• Appendix 3. Five Kinds of Temple Sacrifices or Offerings. (Audio 6.07)
• Appendix 4. Archaeology of Solomon's Era. (Audio 2:57)

Detailed Table of Contents

Art of King Solomon

Maps and Charts

• Solomon's 12 Administrative Districts (large | small)
• Sacred Sites in Solomon's Time (large | small)
• Location En-rogel and En-gihon Springs (large | small)
• Threshing Floor of Ahrunah and Temple Site (large | small)
• Solomon's Temple Diagram (small)
• Jerusalem in Solomon's Day (large | small)
• Solomon's Quarries in Jerusalem (large | small)
• Solomon's Kingdom (large | small)
• Solomon's Building Projects (large | small)
• Solomon's Trade (large | small)
• Suspected Location of Ancient Ophir and Sheba (large | small)
• Gold-Bearing Regions (Arabian-Nubian Shield) (large | small)
• Solomon's Foreign Wives (large | small)
• Solomon's Pagan Shrines (large | small)
• Divided Kingdom (large | small)

Selected Images

• Solomon's Temple (Steven's reconstruction), G. Ernest Wright's insights.

• Solomon's Temple painting. G. Ernest Wright's insights.

• Solomon's Temple diagram.

• Inside Holy Place of Solomon's Temple, by Abe Geelsby.

• Asherah clay image, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

• Phoenecian ship.

• Solomon's throne and court. painting, Edward John Poynter, 'The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon' (1881-90), oil on canvas, 234.5 x 350.5 cm, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

• Patining, Ralph F. Wilson, 'Solomon in All His Glory' (2024), original watercolor, 10" x 14".

• Painting. Kristian Zahrtmann (Danish artist), 'King Solomon,' (1881), oil on canvas, 46x43 cm. Auctioned.

• Outer coffin, Henettawy, Mistress of the House, Singer of Amun-Re, Egypt, 21st Dynasty, outer coffin. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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Copyright © 2025, Ralph F. Wilson. <pastorjoyfulheart.com> All rights reserved. A single copy of this article is free. Do not put this on a website. See legal, copyright, and reprint information.

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Old Testament

1. Abraham, Faith of
2. Jacob, Life of
3. Moses the Reluctant Leader
4. Joshua
5. Gideon
6. David, Life of
7. Elijah
8. Psalms
9. Solomon
10. Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134)
11. Isaiah
12. 28 Advent Scriptures (Messianic)
13. Daniel
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15. Christmas Incarnation (Mt, Lk)
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17. Luke's Gospel
18. John's Gospel
19. Seven Last Words of Christ
20. Parables
21. Jesus and the Kingdom of God
22. Resurrection and Easter Faith
23. Apostle Peter

Acts

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25. Apostle Paul (Acts 11-28)

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27. 1 Corinthians
28. 2 Corinthians
29. Galatians
30. Ephesians
31. Philippians
32. Colossians, Philemon
33. 1 & 2 Thessalonians
34. 1 &2 Timothy, Titus

General Epistles

35. Hebrews
36. James
37. 1 & 2 Peter, Jude
38. 1, 2, and 3 John

Revelation

39. Revelation
40. Conquering Lamb of Revelation

Topical

41. Glorious Kingdom, The
42. Grace: Favor for the Undeserving
43. Great Prayers of the Bible
44. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
45. Humility
46. JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey
47. Lamb of God
48. Listening for God's Voice
49. Lord's Supper: Disciple's Guide
50. Names and Titles of God
51. Names and Titles of Jesus

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