Figures Out of the Bible Written by Herman Veldkamp King Solomon a Dubious Bible Character? This king, the wise Poet of Proverbs and heartfelt singer of the Song of Songs, seems beyond suspicion. As we were taught the lists of pious kings, and of wicked kings . . . did anyone even think of classifying Solomon in the latter category? It is true, the Bible tells very ungodly things of him, so much so that clearly evil men like Ahab and others look pious when compared to him. What exactly does the Bible say of King Solomon? 1 Kings 11 offers further insight: ‘His heart was not wholly with the Lord his God’ (vs. 4), ‘Solomon walked after Ashtoreth the god of the Sidonians, and Mincom, the reprobate of the Ammonites’ (vs. 5), ‘so Solomon did that which was altogether evil in the sight of the Lord, and persevered not to follow the Lord . . .) Read this book about the other dubious character., Paperback, 188 pages
