In particular he continued his father's very profitable relationship with the Phoenician king Hiram I of Tyre (see 'wealth' below); they sent out joint expeditions to the lands of Tarshish and Ophir to engage in the trade of luxury products, importing gold, silver, sandalwood, pearls, ivory, apes and peacocks. (1 Kings 11:36, 39.). For instance, it has been suggested that Matthew is using Joseph's genealogy and Luke is using Mary's, but Darrell Bock states that this would be unprecedented, "especially when no other single woman appears in the line". [79] King Josiah was also said to have had the Ark of the Covenant, Aaron's rod, vial of manna and the anointing oil placed within a hidden chamber which had been built by King Solomon[80][81], The Seder Olam Rabba holds that Solomon's reign was not in 1000 BCE, but rather in the 9th century BCE, during which time he built the First Temple in 832 BCE. occurred in the mid-8th century BCE,[60] placing a possible visit from the Queen of Sheba to Jerusalem around this timesome 250 years later than the timeframe traditionally given for king Solomon's reign. 2017. She occupied an influential position as the queen mother. This Hebrew word means "to Solomon", but it can also be translated as "by Solomon," thus suggesting to some that Solomon wrote the two psalms.[45][46][47]. This paper will focus on the arc of Solomon's tenure as a leader and relate it to the philosophy of ethics and leadership recorded in the Book of Proverbs. word shalom, and means "peace" or . He would have been trained in the ways of the court and in warfare and in how to run a nation. He went with the very best wood imported from another country and paid for with Israels finest goods. However, according to rabbinical accounts, Necho did not know how the mechanism worked and so accidentally struck himself with one of the lions causing him to become lame; Nebuchadnezzar, into whose possession the throne subsequently came, shared a similar fate. The first midrash claims that six steps were constructed because Solomon foresaw that six kings would sit on the throne, namely, Solomon, Rehoboam, Hezekiah, Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah. Over the throne, twenty-four vines were fixed to cast a shadow on the king's head. 2007. Solomon is described as surrounding himself with all the luxuries and the grandeur of an Eastern monarch, and his government prospered. 10. Solomons mistake was that he continued worshiping God in these high places even after he built the temple. He was completely sincere in his request. It's a ballad of love and longing. It is just as common today. Faust, Avraham. A third party, or chorus, occasionally addresses the lovers. The Spiral Bible is now available! Did we keep our end of the deal? 1 Kings 3:4-28. [55] However, no material evidence indisputably of Solomon's reign has been found. Solomons reign was Israels most prosperous and most powerful period in history. God is so pleased with Solomon's answer that he gives him wisdom beyond measure as well as riches and honor. I see the importance of always being aware of my thoughts and actions andnot letting my life fall into worldly temptations. An immense amount of gold was used and so much bronze that it was too much to reasonably weigh. Throughout his entire life, David loved God deeply and passionately. The name "Daniel" means " [the Jewish] God has judged.". Dont keep the best for yourself and give the leftovers to God. [105][106], "King Solomon" redirects here. [42] Some scholars and historians argue that the passages, such as his dedication prayer (1 Kings 8:1466), that describe Solomon's apparent initial devotion to Yahweh were written much later, after Jerusalem had become the religious centre of the kingdom, replacing locations such as Shiloh and Bethel. In the New Testament, he is portrayed as a teacher of wisdom excelled by Jesus of Nazareth,[9] and as arrayed in glory but excelled by "the lilies of the field". When David was dying, Bathsheba successfully conspired with the prophet Nathan to block Adonijah 's succession to the throne and to win it for Solomon. The staunchly Catholic King Philip II of Spain sought to model himself after King Solomon. Because Solomon did disobey God, God took the kingdom from Him. [49] However, a historically accurate picture of the Davidic king is difficult to construct. 'Solomon, son of David'). [32], According to the Bible, during Solomon's reign, Israel enjoyed great commercial prosperity, with extensive traffic being carried on by land with Tyre, Egypt, and Arabia, and by sea with Tarshish, Ophir, and South India.[33]. 1. Some Biblical minimalists like Thomas L. Thompson go further, arguing that Jerusalem became a city and capable of being a state capital only in the mid-7th century. It is hard enough with a godly wife to encourage us. How he died:Solomon died apparently of old age after a long and prosperous reign of forty years. He built the temple originally envisioned by David and this temple was spectacular, known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Some say he regained his status while others say he did not. Solomon, being curious about such a peculiar phenomenon, had a glass floor built before his throne so that Bilqs, tricked into thinking it was water, raised her skirts to cross it and revealed that her legs were truly hairy. A lot of times it boiled down to one persons word against another. What do you think is the cause of this? God appears to Solomon one night in a dream and says to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you" (v. 5, NIV). Once rid of his foes, he established his friends in the key posts of the military, governmental, and religious institutions. Current consensus states that regardless of whether or not a man named Solomon truly reigned as king over the Judean hills in the tenth century BCE, the Biblical descriptions of his apparent empire's lavishness is almost surely an anachronistic exaggeration. The Quran[88][89][90] ascribes to Solomon a great level of wisdom, knowledge and power. David's heir apparent, Adonijah, acted to have himself declared king, but was outmaneuvered by Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan, who convinced David to proclaim Solomon king according to his earlier promise (not recorded elsewhere in the biblical narrative),[23] despite Solomon's being younger than his brothers. The Gnostic Apocalypse of Adam, which may date to the 1st or 2nd century, refers to a legend in which Solomon sends out an army of demons to seek a virgin who had fled from him, perhaps the earliest surviving mention of the later common tale that Solomon controlled demons and made them his slaves. Twice before, God had appeared to him and warned him of the dangers of disobedience ( 1 Kings 11:9-10 ). In the end this is a sad indictment of Solomons life and the wasted opportunities therein. [32] This is not unexpected because the area was devastated by the Babylonians, then rebuilt and destroyed several times. Or maybe since he was so wise, Dont worry. Her exact identity is unknown, although there are a couple of theories. "Jebus, the City of David, and Jerusalem: Jerusalem from the Iron. [96], In the Bah Faith, Solomon is regarded as one of the lesser prophets along with David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, along with others. "[92] (34: 12) and "At length, when they came to a (lowly) valley of ants, one of the ants said: 'O ye ants, get into your habitations, lest Solomon and his hosts crush you (under foot) without knowing it. Marrying many women. In addition, God was so satisfied with Solomons response that He decided to make Solomon very wealthy and have a long life. Solomon was then able to regain his throne and expel Asmodeus. For an extensive look at the issue of dating unbelievers please see our study on this at: https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/should-believers-date-unbelievers/. Solomon also reinforced his position through military strength. This reply to God shows a great amount of humility and wisdom to even ask for wisdom. Do not date or marry unbelievers. What excuse do you think Solomon might have offered for marrying these women? Notice that these are focused on others, not mostly on himself. This was a common cultural practice of neighboring countries, but God did not approve. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1. His family life growing up would have been very different from most. When Solomon gave her "all her desire, whatsoever she asked", she left satisfied (1 Kings 10:13). Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns. It's an exchange of love notes. 8a: "For as long as Shimei the son of Gera was alive Solomon did not marry the daughter of Pharaoh" (see also Midrash Tehillim to Ps. Yet for the sake of David your father I will not do it in your days, but I will tear it out of the hand of your son. [39] Scholarly consensus in this field holds that "Solomon's wives/women were introduced in the 'Josianic' (customarily Dtr) edition of Kings as a theological construct to blame the schism [between Judah and the Northern Kingdom of Israel] on his misdeeds".[39]. His two names mean "peaceful" and "friend of God", both considered "predictive of the character of his reign". [19] Solomon was born after David was forgiven. Andr Lemaire states in Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple that the principal points of the biblical tradition of Solomon are generally trustworthy,[59] although elsewhere he writes that he could find no substantiating archaeological evidence that supports the Queen of Sheba's visit to king Solomon, saying that the earliest records of trans-Arabian caravan voyages from Tayma and Sheba unto the Middle-Euphrates etc. In 1Kings he sacrificed to God, and God later appeared to him in a dream,[26] asking what Solomon wanted from God. The authors suggested that trade routes with South Asia existed much earlier than previously thought. [18], The biblical narrative shows that Solomon served as a peace offering between God and David, due to his adulterous relationship with Bathsheba. In this case, God answered Solomons request in a great way, making him the wisest person that has ever existed (apart from Christ who is God). The concealed Asmodeus tells travelers who have ventured up to King Solomon's grand lofty palace that the Seal of Solomon was thrown into the sea. On the top of the throne was a dove holding a sparrow-hawk in its claws, symbolizing the dominion of Israel over the Gentiles. In some myths, he's disguised as King Solomon himself. God in fact used Solomon to relay to us many enduring truths and principles about the world which we can find in these books. Solomon then ordered the jinn to create a depilatory for the queen. Then Solomon asked for "a discerning heart to governand to distinguish between right and wrong." God was so pleased, He not only gave Solomon what he asked for but also added riches and honor. Near the end of his life, Solomon was beset by several enemies, including Hadad of Edom, Rezon of Zobah, and his own official Jeroboam of the tribe of Ephraim. Solomon said to God, "You have dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, and have made me king in his place. After a reign of forty years, he died of natural causes[44] at around 60 years of age. He lived and reigned in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, which was at its peak power and influence in history. 1 Kings 3:16-28 This story immediately follows Gods answer to Solomons prayer for wisdom. Here is one potential excuse, I need to politically to form an alliance. How would you answer this one? Solomon was promised wisdom, riches, honor, and long life if he would continue in righteousness before the Lord. 3. Kitchen calculates that over 30 years, such a kingdom might have accumulated up to 500 tons of gold, which is small compared to other examples, such as the 1,180 tons of gold that Alexander the Great took from Susa. We should do what Solomon says to do, but not what he does. [99] He also mentions Solomon in the Tablet of Wisdom, where he is depicted as a contemporary of Pythagoras.[100]. Strengths David was courageous and strong in battle, trusting in God for protection. He will never leave or forsake us. Solomon. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|. If you're wondering where all these decisions led Solomon, just turn the page to 1 Kings chapter 11. [48], As with most biblical personages in the middle era of Israelite society, the historicity of Solomon is hotly debated. Statues of King David and Solomon stand on either side of the entrance to the basilica of El Escorial, Philip's palace, and Solomon is also depicted in a great fresco at the center of El Escorial's library. After the completion of the temple, Solomon is described in the biblical narrative as erecting many other buildings of importance in Jerusalem. Nowadays many rich people gather together and brag about their financial successes. Meaning of name:The name Solomon is a variant of Shalom, which means peaceful. We have to be alert and diligent so that we wont turn away from the Lord. That is a lot of animals! Introduction. He spared no expense in building the temple and the following sacrifices (1 Kings 6:21,22 1 Kings 6:28-32, 1 Kings 7:47,8:62-63) Solomon was already extremely rich at this time, but he wasnt skimpy. Earlier historians maintain that there is evidence that these passages in Kings are derived from official court records at the time of Solomon and from other writings of that time that were incorporated into the canonical books of Kings. These were open air places on the tops of hills or mountains originally used by pagans to sacrifice to their gods. It wasnt a racial or ethnic issue, but a religious one. Take note that God can see through to the heart so Solomon wasnt just putting on a pretense. Solomon, as instructed by David, began his reign with an extensive purge, including his father's chief general, Joab, among others, and further consolidated his position by appointing friends throughout the administration, including in religious positions as well as in civic and military posts. Let the Word of God accompany you everywhere through this easy-to-carry spiral-bound notebook. Solomon gradually lost more and more prestige until he became like a commoner. According to The Bible Unearthed, archaeological evidence suggests that the kingdom of Israel at the time of Solomon was little more than a small city state, and so it is implausible that Solomon received tribute as large as 666 talents of gold per year. For some years before his death, David was engaged in collecting materials for building a temple in Jerusalem as a permanent home for Yahweh and the Ark of the Covenant. He ordered the demons to climb to the roof and see if they could discover any living being within the building but they found only an eagle, which said that it was 700 years old, but that it had never seen an entrance. If we instead use what we want first we will often find there is nothing left at the end of the month. Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1.Support. Other suggestions include the use by one of the royal and the other of the natural line, one using the legal line and the other the physical line, or that Joseph was adopted.[83]. Possible evidence for the described wealth of Solomon and his kingdom was discovered in ancient silver hoards, which were found in Israel and Phoenicia and recognized for their importance in 2003. The first place we should look is ourselves. [104], The Solomon Islands, a country and archipelago in Melanesia, were named for King Solomon by the Spanish navigator lvaro de Mendaa, who became the first European to see the islands in 1568. 2. [103] Masonic Temples, where a Masonic Lodge meets, are an allegorical reference to King Solomon's Temple. He knew the mantiq al-tayr (Arabic: , language of the birds). His control over the demons, spirits, and animals augmented his splendor, the demons bringing him precious stones, besides water from distant countries to irrigate his exotic plants. The general opinion of the Rabbis is that Solomon hewed the stones by means of a shamir, a mythical worm whose mere touch cleft rocks. And they learned what would harm them and not benefit them. 'So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: 'O my Rabb (Arabic: , Lord)! Thirdly, it is very easy to begin to get prideful at all the accomplishments you have made and the wealth you have accumulated. 1 Kings 8:31-54. This account is recorded in Matthew 6:29 and the parallel passage in Luke 12:27. It's a story of adoration, satisfaction, delight, and sexual desire. This was not a simple or easy project. It is suggested in Scripture that this was a judgment from God. Solomon greatly expanded his military strength, especially the cavalry and chariot arms. Solomon cared about training his children He wrote the book of Proverbs for his sons (Proverbs 4:1-4.) [95], In Medieval traditions, when Islam spread through Persia, Solomon became merged with Jamshid, a great king from Persian legends whom similar attributes are ascribed to. In addition, he was responsible for many other cultural and architectural achievements, which drew visitors from far and wide. He knew the only way he could be successful was if God granted him special wisdom. Contents 1 Significance 2 Bibliography An independent woman ruling a fabulously wealthy Arabian or African kingdom to the south of Judah, this unnamed queen appears in one of the many stories emphasizing the grandeur of Solomon's court and his international reputation for extraordinary wisdom. Solomon had three named full brothers born to Bathsheba: Nathan, Shammua, and Shobab,[17] besides six known older half-brothers born of as many mothers. [86], The Quran, makes a reference to a puppet posing as Solomon, in exegetical literature understood as a jinni or demon, who escaped captivity and took over his kingdom. He built a temple for the Lord, a sign of his dedication to serving God (2 Samuel 7:1-17, 1 Kings 5:1-5, 1 Kings 8:12-21) . In fact, He warned kings specifically against accumulating many wives. [4][5] He is described as having been the penultimate ruler of an amalgamated Israel and Judah. These are mostly dependent on our obedience. David's son and the third king of Israel. The demons taking over Solomon's kingdom, is mirroring Sufistic concept of the mind giving in to evil urges. The throne then passed to the Persians, whose king Darius was the first to sit successfully on Solomon's throne after his death; subsequently the throne came into the possession of the Greeks and Ahasuerus. Solomon asked God for wisdom and discernment instead of money or fame (1 Kings 3:6-13) . She was especially loyal to her son Solomon, making sure he followed David as king, even though Solomon was not David's firstborn son. If we pray in Jesus name, He will answer. According to Jewish tradition, King Solomon wrote three books of the Bible: The Hebrew word appears in the title of two hymns (72 and 127) in the Book of Psalms. From James 1:5, we know that the one who asks God for wisdom will be answered. Paperback Book You can alsoorder a paperback version of the Character Studies book from Amazon. [98] Baha'ullah wrote about Solomon in the Hidden Words. Solomon, whose name means peace or peaceful, was the second child produced by King David and Bathsheba. In an effort to hide this sin, for example, he sent the woman's husband to battle, in the subsequently realised hope that he would be killed there. The Song of Solomon is a series of lyrical poems organized as a lengthy dialogue between a young woman and her lover. It is this reason why his name, which means peace, was chosen. The shamir had been entrusted by the prince of the sea to the mountain rooster alone, and the rooster had sworn to guard it well, but Solomon's men found the bird's nest, and covered it with glass. Interestingly, Solomons reign was characterized by peace and stability. According to 1 Kings 11:4 Solomon's "wives turned his heart after other gods", their own national deities, to whom Solomon built temples, thus incurring divine anger and retribution in the form of the division of the kingdom after Solomon's death (1 Kings 11:913). Solomon was a mixed character, like all the characters we've met so far. By Marty Solomon. Secondly, his father had many wives and many children. They generally end in the believer either outright rejecting God or slowly turning away from God by growing cold and giving into various temptations one by one. Continued worshiping God at the originally Canaanite high places (Deuteronomy 12:1-5, 13-14, 1 Kings 3:3) . If we confess, He will forgive. Scholars disagree on exactly how it should be understood and exactly who is saying what. After Sennacherib's fall Hezekiah gained possession of it, but when Josiah was slain by Pharaoh Necho, the latter took it away. The Ethiopian government and church deny all requests to view the alleged ark. Give the best to God and whatever is leftover for yourself. [11] Biblical account [ edit] The life of Solomon is primarily described in 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Some of Solomon's most famous achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in Jerusalem. Shortly after his birth, the boy received the private name Jedidiah, "beloved of the Lord," from Nathan, the prophet, who had himself received the name from God (2 Sam 12:24, 25).The name, Solomon, comes from the Heb. This is one reason why Jesus said it is harder for a rich man to enter heaven than a camel through the eye of a needle. [61] Seventeen years later, traces of cinnamon were found in Phoenician clay flasks from three small sites in the Israeli coastal plain dating from the 10th century BCE. [12], Solomon's throne is described at length in Targum Sheni, which is compiled from three different sources, and in two later Midrash. [62], Kenneth Kitchen argues that Solomon ruled over a comparatively wealthy "mini-empire", rather than a small city-state, and considers 666 gold talents a modest amount of money. [34] The wives were described as foreign princesses, including Pharaoh's daughter[35] and women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, Sidon and of the Hittites. God will not judge us based on our knowledge/wisdom, but He will judge us based on how we actually apply that to our lives, our deeds. This wisdom is compiled into a poem entitled "The Wife of Noble Character . Pleased, God personally answered Solomon's prayer, promising him great wisdom because he did not ask for self-serving rewards like long life or the death of his enemies. If we seek Him first, all these things will be given to us. [58] Likewise, Finkelstein and others consider the claimed size of Solomon's temple implausible. (1 Kings 11:9-40.) Bathsheba is one of only five women listed in the ancestry of Jesus Christ ( Matthew 1:6 ). Judas and Peter What Is True Repentance? [12], Masonic rituals refer to King Solomon and the building of his Temple. Leadership is a crucial aspect of society. During his life, Solomon became famous for his wisdom. 3. A well-known story in the collection One Thousand and One Nights describes a genie who had displeased King Solomon and was punished by being locked in a bottle and thrown into the sea. The former appears in the title of the Lesser Key of Solomon, a grimoire whose framing story is Solomon capturing demons using his ring, and forcing them to explain themselves to him. (1 Kings 2:45). Each book offers a unique perspective on how humans can rule. The queen is described as visiting with gifts including gold, spices and precious stones. Perhaps the best known story of his wisdom is the Judgment of Solomon; two women each lay claim to being the mother of the same child. Solomon (/slmn/; Hebrew: , Modern:lm, Tiberian:lm, lit. Because of His compassion for David, He mercifully did this only after Solomons death and left a remnant for Davids descendants to reign over and planned for eventual unification. He entered into an alliance with Hiram I, king of Tyre, who in many ways greatly assisted him in his numerous undertakings. When the king sat, surrounded by the Sanhedrin, to judge the people, the wheels began to turn, and the beasts and fowls began to utter their respective cries, which frightened those who had intended to bear false testimony. Romans Ruth Salvation Sanctification Satan Science and the Bible Scripture Memory Second Coming of Christ Self-Control Self . Early adherents of the Kabbalah portray Solomon as having sailed through the air on a throne of light placed on an eagle, which brought him near the heavenly gates as well as to the dark mountains behind which the fallen angels Uzza and Azzazel were chained; the eagle would rest on the chains, and Solomon, using the magic ring, would compel the two angels to reveal every mystery he desired to know. 2. The promise was fulfilled. Faust, Avraham. [citation needed]. Unlike in the Bible, according to Muslim tradition, Solomon never participated in idolatry himself, but is rebuked for allowing it to happen in his kingdom.[87]. Bathsheba was a faithful wife to David. [31] These all have substantial ancient remains, including impressive six-chambered gates, and ashlar palaces; however it is no longer the scholarly consensus that these structures date to the time, according to the Bible, when Solomon ruled. The Jewish historian Eupolemus, who wrote about 157 BCE, included copies of apocryphal letters exchanged between Solomon and the kings of Egypt and Tyre. Solomon forgot more than most people will ever know about righteous living. The book is a poetic picture of marriage written by or about Solomon and a woman he loves. According to the Rabbinical literature, on account of his modest request for wisdom only, Solomon was rewarded with riches and an unprecedented glorious realm, which extended over the upper world inhabited by the angels and over the whole of the terrestrial globe with all its inhabitants, including all the beasts, fowl, and reptiles, as well as the demons and spirits. This occurred many times in their history with Baals and Ashteroths and more Canaanite idols sneaking in. Solomon is associated with the peak "golden age" of the independent Kingdom of Israel and is a legendary source of judicial and religious wisdom. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but it was the devils who disbelieved. narrates how a demon, forced by Solomon to hew stones for the Temple, was afraid of the iron instruments; and, as Conybeare rightly observes ("Jew. Even though he was lauded for his wisdom, observers recognized that his wisdom was too much to be an earthly inheritance; "he had wisdom from God.". As wise as Solomon was, God was much wiser. The young woman was very beautiful, and she was of service to the king and attended to him, but the king knew her not."[22]. Do not become prideful or shortsighted. Although both Finkelstein and Silberman accept that David and Solomon were real inhabitants of Judah about the 10th century BCE,[49] they claim that the earliest independent reference to the Kingdom of Israel is about 890 BCE, and for Judah about 750 BCE. He brought a number of petitions before the Lord for the sake of the whole country. Unfortunately starting well and ending badly is a common refrain in the line of the kings of Israel. The beasts and fowl of their own accord entered the kitchen of Solomon's palace, so that they might be used as food for him, and extravagant meals for him were prepared daily by each of his 700 wives and 300 concubines, with the thought that perhaps the king would feast that day in her house. [102] The element of a ring thrown into the sea and found back in a fish's belly also appeared in Herodotus' account of Polycrates, the tyrant of Samos (c. 538522 BCE). They had pagan alters, which the Israelites had destroyed and replaced. 1 Kings 8:23,27. Now you can see why the biblical author of 1 Kings 1-10 went into all that detail. Training and occupation:As a member of the royal court, Solomon would have had access to the best education possible, likely including all types of tutors. The Harvard Classics", "Lord GORONWY-ROBERTS, speaking in the House of Lords, HL Deb 27 April 1978 vol 390 cc2003-19", "The Song MovieInspired by the Song of Solomon", "Dipengaruhi hadis nabi? The hypothesized dates of Solomon's reign are 970931 BCE. The 8.5 x 11 pages with double-wide margins and large font make for comfortable reading, studying, and note-taking, plus you can even add your own personal touch by coloring or drawing in the margins! According to some archaeologists, Solomon could have only been the monarch or chieftain of Judah, and that the northern kingdom was a separate development. A talent from God. Following the split, his patrilineal descendants ruled over Judah alone.[6]. Shalev-Eyni, Sarit. Solomons older brother died as a baby because of this sin and Solomon was the next son. Israel Exploration Journal:6582. Faust, Avraham. Solomon and the king's daughter wandered the desert until they reached a coastal city, where they bought a fish to eat, which just happened to be the one which had swallowed the magic ring. If we dont obey God, there are consequences. Trade relationships were a focus of his administration. The doctrine of his prayer was right on. Solomons occupation was being a king. According to Midrash Tehillim, the shamir was brought from paradise by Solomon's eagle; but most of the rabbis state that Solomon was informed of the worm's haunts by Asmodeus. Seder Olam Rabba, Jerusalem 1971 (Hebrew). [10] In the Quran, he is considered to be a major Islamic prophet and is generally referred to as Sulaiman ibn Dawud (Arabic: , lit. 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