The Judgment of Solomon

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[[~~File~~:~~Judgement of Solomon.jpg|thumb|250px|''Judgement of Solomon'' by Gustave Doré, 1865~~]]

[[ko:솔로몬의 재판]]'''The Judgment of Solomon''' is an incident where two women claimed the same child as their own and Solomon used maternal instinct to discern the true mother. The Judgment of Solomon, recorded in the Bible, is the only trial among many cases handled during Solomon's reign, which demonstrates his exceptional wisdom.

'''The Judgment of Solomon''' is an incident where two women claimed the same child as their own and Solomon used maternal instinct to discern the true mother. The Judgment of Solomon, recorded in the Bible, is the only trial among many cases handled during Solomon's reign, which demonstrates his exceptional wisdom.

==Solomon, the King of Wisdom==

[[Solomon]], known as the King of Wisdom, was a figure of the 10th century BCE, the third king of the ancient Israelite kingdom following David.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldhistory.org/solomon/#:~:text=Definition&text=According%20to%20biblical%20tradition%20(and,ancient%20United%20Kingdom%20of%20Israel. |title=Solomon |publisher= |website=World History Encyclopedia |date=January 25, 2017 |author= }}</ref> Succeeding David, Solomon ruled for 40 years, during which he built various cities, including the [[Jerusalem]] Temple, and the palace, elevating the nation's status, strengthening its power, and expanding its territory.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+8%3A1-10&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 8:1–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+9%3A30-31&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 9:30–31 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> After his coronation, Solomon offered God a thousand burnt offerings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A4&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> [[~~Sacrifice~~ in the Old Testament|Burnt offerings]] involve sacrificing animals by burning them as a ceremony. He went to the Gibeon high place, which was large with an altar of burnt offerings built during the time of Moses, and offered abundant sacrifices to God with all his might and sincerity. That night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked him.

[[Solomon]], known as the King of Wisdom, was a figure of the 10th century BCE, the third king of the ancient Israelite kingdom following David.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldhistory.org/solomon/#:~:text=Definition&text=According%20to%20biblical%20tradition%20(and,ancient%20United%20Kingdom%20of%20Israel. |title=Solomon |publisher= |website=World History Encyclopedia |date=January 25, 2017 |author= }}</ref> Succeeding David, Solomon ruled for 40 years, during which he built various cities, including the [[Jerusalem]] Temple, and the palace, elevating the nation's status, strengthening its power, and expanding its territory.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+8%3A1-10&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 8:1–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+9%3A30-31&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 9:30–31 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> After his coronation, Solomon offered God a thousand burnt offerings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A4&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> [[Sacrifices in the Old Testament|Burnt offerings]] involve sacrificing animals by burning them as a ceremony. He went to the Gibeon high place, which was large with an altar of burnt offerings built during the time of Moses, and offered abundant sacrifices to God with all his might and sincerity. That night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked him.

{{quote5 |내용= Ask for whatever you want me to give you. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A5&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 1 Kings 3:5]}} {{quote5 |내용= So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A9&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 1 Kings 3:9]}}

When God asked what he desired, Solomon sought wisdom to listen to and discern the [https://biblehub.com/topical/d/dispute.htm disputes] of the people. Solomon's request stemmed from his recognition that he lacked the ability to administer fair judgment among the many people.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A7-9&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:7–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He sought wisdom, not desiring longevity, wealth, or vengeance against his enemies. This plea satisfied God's heart.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A10-11&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:10–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Consequently, God generously bestowed upon Solomon not only wisdom and discernment but also wealth and honor, which Solomon had not requested.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A12-13&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:12–13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Blessed abundantly by God, Solomon enjoyed wealth and splendor, receiving tribute from nations as far as the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Euphrates-River Euphrates River] to the borders of [[Egypt]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+4%3A21&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 4:21 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+10%3A21-23&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 10:21–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This period marked the zenith of the kingdom of Israel. Solomon, who was also excellent in literature, wrote the [[books of Proverbs]], [[Book of Ecclesiastes|Ecclesiastes]], and [[Song of Songs]] from the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+1%3A1&version=NIV |title=Proverbs 1:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+1%3A1&version=NIV |title=Ecclesiastes 1:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song%20of%20Songs+1%3A1&version=NIV Song of Songs 1:1]</ref> and was knowledgeable about animals and plants.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+4%3A33&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 4:33 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> His reputation for outstanding wisdom grew, and kings from other countries came to see him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+4%3A34&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 4:34 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+10%3A24-25&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 10:24–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>

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-[[File:Judgement of Solomon.jpg|thumb|250px|''Judgement of Solomon'' by Gustave Doré, 1865]]
+<!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:솔로몬의 재판]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->'''The Judgment of Solomon''' is an incident where two women claimed the same child as their own and Solomon used maternal instinct to discern the true mother. The Judgment of Solomon, recorded in the Bible, is the only trial among many cases handled during Solomon's reign, which demonstrates his exceptional wisdom.
-'''The Judgment of Solomon''' is an incident where two women claimed the same child as their own and Solomon used maternal instinct to discern the true mother. The Judgment of Solomon, recorded in the Bible, is the only trial among many cases handled during Solomon's reign, which demonstrates his exceptional wisdom.
 ==Solomon, the King of Wisdom==
-[[Solomon]], known as the King of Wisdom, was a figure of the 10th century BCE, the third king of the ancient Israelite kingdom following David.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldhistory.org/solomon/#:~:text=Definition&amp;text=According%20to%20biblical%20tradition%20(and,ancient%20United%20Kingdom%20of%20Israel. |title=Solomon |publisher= |website=World History Encyclopedia |date=January 25, 2017 |author= }}</ref> Succeeding David, Solomon ruled for 40 years, during which he built various cities, including the [[Jerusalem]] Temple, and the palace, elevating the nation's status, strengthening its power, and expanding its territory.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+8%3A1-10&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 8:1–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+9%3A30-31&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 9:30–31 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> After his coronation, Solomon offered God a thousand burnt offerings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A4&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> [[Sacrifice in the Old Testament|Burnt offerings]] involve sacrificing animals by burning them as a ceremony. He went to the Gibeon high place, which was large with an altar of burnt offerings built during the time of Moses, and offered abundant sacrifices to God with all his might and sincerity. That night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked him.
+[[Solomon]], known as the King of Wisdom, was a figure of the 10th century BCE, the third king of the ancient Israelite kingdom following David.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldhistory.org/solomon/#:~:text=Definition&amp;text=According%20to%20biblical%20tradition%20(and,ancient%20United%20Kingdom%20of%20Israel. |title=Solomon |publisher= |website=World History Encyclopedia |date=January 25, 2017 |author= }}</ref> Succeeding David, Solomon ruled for 40 years, during which he built various cities, including the [[Jerusalem]] Temple, and the palace, elevating the nation's status, strengthening its power, and expanding its territory.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+8%3A1-10&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 8:1–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Chronicles+9%3A30-31&version=NIV |title=2 Chronicles 9:30–31 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> After his coronation, Solomon offered God a thousand burnt offerings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A4&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> [[Sacrifices in the Old Testament|Burnt offerings]] involve sacrificing animals by burning them as a ceremony. He went to the Gibeon high place, which was large with an altar of burnt offerings built during the time of Moses, and offered abundant sacrifices to God with all his might and sincerity. That night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked him.
 {{quote5 |내용= Ask for whatever you want me to give you. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A5&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 1 Kings 3:5]}} {{quote5 |내용= So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. |출처= [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A9&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV 1 Kings 3:9]}}
 When God asked what he desired, Solomon sought wisdom to listen to and discern the [https://biblehub.com/topical/d/dispute.htm disputes] of the people. Solomon's request stemmed from his recognition that he lacked the ability to administer fair judgment among the many people.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A7-9&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:7–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> He sought wisdom, not desiring longevity, wealth, or vengeance against his enemies. This plea satisfied God's heart.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A10-11&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:10–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Consequently, God generously bestowed upon Solomon not only wisdom and discernment but also wealth and honor, which Solomon had not requested.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+3%3A12-13&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 3:12–13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Blessed abundantly by God, Solomon enjoyed wealth and splendor, receiving tribute from nations as far as the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Euphrates-River Euphrates River] to the borders of [[Egypt]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+4%3A21&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 4:21 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+10%3A21-23&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 10:21–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> This period marked the zenith of the kingdom of Israel. Solomon, who was also excellent in literature, wrote the [[books of Proverbs]], [[Book of Ecclesiastes|Ecclesiastes]], and [[Song of Songs]] from the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+1%3A1&version=NIV |title=Proverbs 1:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+1%3A1&version=NIV |title=Ecclesiastes 1:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song%20of%20Songs+1%3A1&version=NIV Song of Songs 1:1]</ref> and was knowledgeable about animals and plants.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+4%3A33&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 4:33 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> His reputation for outstanding wisdom grew, and kings from other countries came to see him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+4%3A34&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 4:34 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+10%3A24-25&version=NIV |title=1 Kings 10:24–25 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>

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