👑 ROYAL MESSIANIC BLOODLINE (MATTHEW 1 & RUTH 4)

King Solomon stands in the direct covenant lineage leading to Jesus the Messiah.

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King Solomon

King Solomon (title)Jedidiah (Beloved of the LORD) (new_name)

Son of David and Bathsheba, builder of the First Temple, and royal Bridegroom of the Song of Songs who pursues the sun-scorched Shulammite with intentional affirmation and covenant love.

Testament OT

Historical Era The United Monarchy

Featured In Season 7

Key Passage 2 Samuel 12:24–25

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Hebrew: Shelomoh — 'Peaceful / Man of Peace'; Jedidiah — 'Beloved of Yahweh'

2 Samuel 12:24–25

Judah (royal line of David and Messianic ancestor)

Matthew 1:6–7

Third king of united Israel (reigned 40 years), temple builder, and author of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon

1 Kings 11:42Song of Solomon 1:1

Solomon's pursuit of the sun-scorched Shulammite models how covenant love feeds the fire of relationship with intentional words of affirmation rather than cold duty.

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Born to David and Bathsheba in Jerusalem and named Jedidiah ('Beloved of the LORD') through Nathan the prophet (2 Samuel 12:24–25), Solomon asked God for an understanding heart to govern His people and built the magnificent First Temple on Mount Moriah (1 Kings 3:9; 2 Chronicles 3:1).

In the Song of Songs, Solomon appears as the royal Bridegroom who looks past the Shulammite maiden's sun-darkened exterior, silences her insecurity with intentional praise ('You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you'), and brings her into his banqueting house under the banner of love — a poetic portrait of Christ's covenant desire for His Bride (Song of Solomon 1:5–6; Song of Solomon 2:4; Song of Solomon 4:7).

How Students Search & Remember King Solomon:

“royal bridegroom in song of solomon”“his banner over me is love”“son of david and bathsheba who built the temple”“wisest king of israel”

ESV Scripture Index:

2 Samuel 12:24–251 Kings 3:5–14Song of Solomon 1:1–17Song of Solomon 2:4Song of Solomon 4:7Matthew 1:6–7

Season 7 • Episode 1 Main Character Song of Solomon 1–8

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The Fire (Eros) — King Solomon & The Shulammite Bride

Role in Storytime: Royal Bridegroom who pursues the sun-scorched Shulammite with intentional affirmation and brings her under his banner of love.

King Solomon pursues the sun-darkened Shulammite bride through gardens, trials, and royal union.

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King Solomon & The Shulammite Bride (Song of Solomon 1–8)

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The Shulammite Bride

Greek • G2001 Eros — “Passionate Desire”

Romantic, passionate yearning for union, beauty, and mutual delight between bridegroom and bride.

Hebrew • H1730 Dodim — “Intimate Expressions”

Tokens of affection, caresses, and deep romantic delight celebrated between husband and wife.

Hebrew • H2368 Chotham — “Signet Seal”

A carved royal signet ring worn over the chest or arm to press an unbreakable mark of ownership and authority.

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Son of

David

2 Samuel 12:24, Matthew 1:6 • Scripture states

Husband of

The Shulammite Bride

Song of Solomon 4:8–12 • Scripture states

Son of

Bathsheba

2 Samuel 12:24, Matthew 1:6 • Scripture states

Father of

King Rehoboam

1 Kings 11:43, Matthew 1:7 • Scripture states

The Royal Bridegroom who brings His Bride into the banqueting house under the banner of love

Jesus Christ

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