RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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Question
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What other achievement, besides building the temple, is King Solomon known for?
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increasing Israel’s foreign trade
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writing poetry
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making treaties with Israel’s neighbors
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all answers are correct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Solomon is known for being the king of Israel who built the first Temple in Jerusalem. He was also the second (after his father, David ) and last king of a unified Israel, which was at the height of its power during his reign. He is known for stories told in the Bible about his wisdom.
Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to serving as a religious building for worship, the First Temple also functioned as a place of assembly for the Israelites.
Detailed explanation-3: -Because he was a man of war, David was not permitted by the Lord to build a temple. The Lord promised David, however, that his son would reign in peace and build a temple (see 1 Chronicles 22:8–10).
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