Who is King Solomon & What is His Story

King Solomon, was one of the great figures from the Old Testament/Torah and is also mentioned in a similar light in the Islamic Q’ran.

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Son of the Patriarch David and Bathsheba, King Solomon reigned during one of the golden ages of Hebrew/Isreali culture and stability in the Pre-Christian era.

King Solomon became renowned for his piety & Wisdom throughout both the Hebrew and various Pagan Nations in the region.

Solomon’s Story

YHVH (The God of the Isrealites) forbade Solomon’s father, King David from building his Temple on the grounds that David had “Lived By The Sword” but not only did YHVH Command Solomon to build the first temple in Jerusalem as a permanent home for the Ark of the Covenant and as a place for the Israelites to worship & fulfill the Commandments YHVH had given to Moses, YHVH also sent King Solomon an Angel to assist him, this Angel appeared to Solomon & miraculously imparted to him the ability to “Utilize all of the powers of the universe, both those that dwelleth above and those that dwelleth below, as well as those which are not of our lands” to build the Temple in such an unimaginably beautifully crafted way, exactly as commanded and with miraculous speed.

The temple was purported to be quite magnificent, built as it was by the djinn and demons the God YHWH had put under Solomon’s command, as well as an architect named Hiram. Alas, this temple has not been located by Archaeologists as yet as efforts are often hindered by Muslim and Jewish protesters who do not want their sacred ground defiled.

Solomon is also credited with building several other temples to other deities including Ashtoreth, Molech, and Chemosh, which he did for the pleasure of his many wives so that they could worship the Gods of their homelands conveniently. He is also said to have built a fabulous palace, aqueducts and defensive walls, rebuilding various cities and creating various military outposts.

According to popular lore, all of this knowledge and wisdom was passed from Solomon to his son Rehoboam just prior to Solomon’s death in the form of Keys, These “Keys” were divided into the Greater Key Of Solomon The King (Clavicular Solomonis) and The Goetia, or Lesser Key. The Greater Key deals with the angelic spirits YHVH granted Solomon the knowledge (use) of and The Goetia deals with the less friendly sorts of powers YHVH gave Solomon knowledge of: dæmons and other spirits.

The Keys of Solomon, and indeed many other grimoires attributed to King Solomon emerged during the Italian Renaissance. The oldest of these was the Hygromanteia also known as The Magickal Treatise of Solomon and Little Key of the Whole Art of Hygromancy, Found by Several Craftsmen and by the Holy Prophet Solomon which may date as far back as the sixth century C.E., or as recently as the fourteenth. The books that came later seem to be based upon this one.

Whether or not these books are authentically based upon the true teachings of King Solomon is up for debate, but they are valuable to the ceremonial magician and have had a significant impact on many magickal traditions.

The Seal of Solomon

The enigmatic Seal of Solomon is a symbol steeped in history and mystery. Linked to the construction of the mythical temple and King Solomon in the Jewish religion, the Seal is much more than just an artistic representation.

Its concentric circles, associated with Solomon’s ring, are steeped in esoteric symbolism, often explored in medieval books of demonology.

Used in Freemasonry, the Seal of Solomon is also linked to esoteric elements such as the Philosopher’s Stone, the Ark of the Covenant, and the meeting of opposing principles.

Its influence even extends to the Quran, underlining its place in several religious traditions.

The Power of the Seal of Solomon: A Symbol of Protection

The Seal of Solomon is a symbol of sacred geometry represented by a six-pointed star formed by two overlapping triangles (sometimes intertwined), one pointing upwards, the other downwards. The Seal of Solomon is also known as the hexagram or Star of David.

The symbolism of the Seal of Solomon is rich and makes it a particularly important sign in esoteric terms, at least as much as the pentagram. In fact, the two symbols are closely linked.

The 6-pointed star is a very ancient symbol, sometimes called the Seal of Solomon. King Solomon is said to have carried a hexagram as an energy shield, a magical ring, hence the name given to this powerful instrument of protection ever since.

It has also been called the Star or Shield of David when it is represented in a surrounding circle (Magen David).

Until the 15th century, the Star of David or Seal of Solomon was a protective magical symbol, represented on Jewish and non-Jewish amulets. It became the representation of Judaism, as the Latin cross is for Christianity, only after the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in the 15th century and thanks to the development of printing.

Working with King Solomon in Witchcraft

Solomon in modern witchcraft symbolizes ancient wisdom, control over spirits and magical authority. He is often linked to ceremonial or high magic traditions.

His legacy lives on through magical texts and sigil work, so if you are looking for guidance over your magical craft or inspiration for your sigil work, Solomon might be the perfect entity to work with.

Conclusion

King Solomon is a powerful entity to work with. Show him respect and openness over his powers, and he can be a great supporter of your practice and spirituality.

For More Information, Please Read

• The Lesser Key of Solomon by S.L. MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley on SacredTexts.com
• The Greater Key of Solomon the King by S. Liddell MacGregor Mathers on SacredTexts.com
• The Hygromanteia by Ioannis Marathakis