There is many things that are said about this great man. A very Wise King and a man of G-d and a Powerful wizard. So what we have to understand that some archaeologist believe that there was never a King of Israel name Solomon. But this article will be written as if there was a King Solomon King of Israel. Regardless of if it is true or not I believe that there was a solomon or a king modeled after him. Either way he was a great man and a solomonic magician must have some understanding of him if you are going to practice solomonic magic/k.
King Solomon Reigned as King of Israel in 970–931 BC. He was born in Jerusalem and died in Jerusalem. He was the son of King David and when his father King David Died and he succeeded his father to the throne of Israel he ask not riches and wealth but how to rule with Wisdom and kindness this passage is found in 1Kings 3:5-14 ESV
At Gibeon the lord appeared to to Solomon in a dream by night, and G-d said, Ask what I shall give you. And Solomon said, You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my Father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightnessof heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have given him a sonto sit on his throne this day. And now, O Lord my G-d, you have made your servant king in place of David my father, although I am but a little child. I do not know how to go out or come in. And your servant is in the midst of your people whom you have chosen, a great people, too many to numbered or counter for multitude. Give your Servant therefore a understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between go and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people ? It pleased the Lord that Solomon had ask this. And G-d Said to him, because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself longlife or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourselfunderstanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do accordeing to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerbning mind, so that none like ou has been before you and none like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked , bioth richjes and honor, so that no opther king shall compare with you, all your days. And if you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutesand my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your Days.
As you can see this sets the stage for a powerful man that is to come. His legends is found in Islamic, Christian, Jewish stories legends and myths. He wrote the biblical books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, ,Song of Solomon, and the book of Wisdom. He also said to wrote the book called Testament of Solomon. Which the book were most Solomonic magical literature gets based around. Other works such as 1001 and on nights. Is also works that the grimoires worked from. According to literature and stories from the Testament of Solomon andJewish Literature to the 1001 nights we find that he got a magical ring from G-d. He also had a magical flying carpet and a magic staff. He was a extremely powerful wizard which interestingly come from christian literature and some Arabic works.
The main story was said that a angel came to help Solomon and the angel gave the magic ring to Solomon. Which was from G-d to help build the temple of Solomon and to use of its powers to protect the sancturary of G-d for which the temple was were the Ark of the covenant went. He used the ring using powerful summoning spells and he summoned demons to help build the temple.
As a side note it is interesting that historians mention that when the Babylonians and Romans stated when they destroyed the temples demonic sounds, dark black spirits and creatures came out of its foundation and walls.
Another interesting story about Solomon which shows his wisdom. He was confronted with two women claiming that a infant child was each theres. There each was telling him that the child was theres. So to solve the problem he siad ok I will solve the problem. Bring me my Sword he said and he told them that he will chop the infant in half and that each will have each half. He new that the real mother will give up the child and surrender the child the the other women to save the child from death. Solomon then gave the child to the mother who surrender the child to the other.
Another story of Solomon that is in the Testament of Solomon is toward the end were Solomon. One day, Solomon told Asmadeus that he could not see any greatness in the demons’ strength, if their king could be kept in bondage by a mortal man. Asmodeus told him that he could show him his strength if the king lent him his protective magic ring. The king arrogantly agreed, and as soon as the ring touched Asmodeus’ finger, the demon grew to a giant size, with one wing touching the earth and one touching the heaven. He snatched the king up and flung him away, and the king fell far away from Jerusalem. And so started King Solomon’s punishment he spends his days a on the streets begging for food living a life as a a commoner. Which was a lesson in it own right, and in the long run he become more wiser. Either way he travel around begging for food and living on the streets. It was a hard life. Since Asmodeus had the Kings magical ring he could not summon his powers, spirits, and beast. So he decided to travel back to Israel and praying that G-d will help him get back his throne and confront Asmodeus. It took him 3 years on the road begging and living off of odd job. We learn that he wrote many of his Proverbs while on his journey back to Israel. The journey was a humbling experience and he learned a lesson in life and life of his people and others. He learned wisdom and knowledge. Will one day he met the princess Naamah, daughter of the Ammonite King, was destined by G-d to be the ancestor of the Messiah, who will some day be born as a descendant of the House of David. G-d directed Solomon to the capital city of Ammon. It so happened that the cook at the royal palace needed an assistant, and somehow Solomon was at the right place at the right time and got the job. He showed talent and discipline, eventually was promoted to chief cook, and promptly met the Princess who took personal interest in running the household. He fell in love with her and she back. The King was Angry and banished them away and they traveled for a long time and finally after a long trip traveled to a port city were they used the last of his money to by a fih to eat when they opened it up and saw King Solomons Ring.
Feeling that since it is a protective ring also he thought that maybe Asmodeus may have through it in the Ocean. Solomon put the ring on his finger, and transported himself and his wife to Jerusalem. There he confronted Asmodeus and when he confronted him he saw that the demon was shapeshifted to look like the king and King Solomon used the ring and the demon had no power over the ring since it came from G-d. So could not resist. The story goes on that Solomon saw Asmodeus true form and it gave him nightmares for the rest of his life. He also made it known to the Ammonite king. This story sat the stage for the coming of the Messiah.
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