Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Solomon / Sulaiman / Shlomo
Renowned for his extraordinary wisdom and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem, Solomon is celebrated across three faiths. His wisdom sayings form the book of Proverbs, and the Song of Songs bears his name. In Islamic tradition, Sulaiman commanded the winds, understood animal speech, and ruled over jinn — gifts granted to no other prophet.
In Different Traditions
Christianity
Solomon
- Role
- Wise king; builder of the Temple; author of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
- Key Texts
- 1 Kings 3–11; Proverbs 1:1; Song of Solomon; Matthew 6:29
Islam
Sulaiman
- Role
- Prophet-king; commander of jinn and winds; given knowledge of animal speech
- Key Texts
- Quran 21:81–82; 27:15–44; 34:12–14; 38:30–40
Judaism
Shlomo HaMelech
- Role
- Wisest of all men; builder of the Beit HaMikdash (First Temple)
- Key Texts
- Melachim Alef (1 Kings) 3–11; Mishlei (Proverbs); Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)