1 Kings Resources

WEBSITES

DNA Evidence Of The Queen Of Sheba?

Scientists concluded from a genetic study of native Ethiopians that it is possible that the Queen of Sheba story could be historically accurate.

Archeological Evidence Of Solomon's Temple?

Scientists have dug up artifacts and evidence of a building that closely matches the Biblical description of Solomon's temple. But not everyone's convinced.

Archeological Evidence Of Another Of Solomon's Public Works?

Scientists may have unearthed a portion of a huge wall that only a very rich and powerful king could have built. Was it Solomon?

MOVIE OR TV PRODUCTIONS

Solomon & Sheba (1959)

Yul Brenner as Solomon and Gina Lollobrigida as the Queen of Sheba. Shall we dance?

The Queen of Sheba (1952)

A black-and-white epic made during the golden age of Italian cinema.

Solomon (1997)

This made-for-TV movie features Vivica A. Fox as the Queen of Sheba. Yeah, we can picture that.

Solomon & Sheba (1995)

And this one stars Halle Berry and Jimmy Smits.

Sins of Jezebel (1953)

Finally, Jezebel gets her moment beneath the bright lights of Hollywood.

HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS

Bible Gateway

Multiple versions of the book of 1st Kings are available here for your reading pleasure.

VIDEO

Recreating Solomon's Temple

Here's a cool computer animation showing what Solomon's temple might have looked like. No computer animators were enslaved during the making of this video.

News Profile Of Solomon's Reign

Here, ABC News gives King Solomon's story from a journalist's perspective.

AUDIO

"The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba"

Have a listen to the most popular bit of Handel's oratorio Solomon (1749).

"Elijah" Featurette

Listen to the performers of Mendelssohn's beloved oratorio discuss its value.

IMAGES

King Solomon's Kingdom (map)

Catch a bird's eye view of the land Solomon lorded over during his time in Israel's driver's seat.

Movie Poster For Solomon and Sheba (1959)

Is it just us, or is he dressed as Han Solo and she as Princess Leia in Jabba's Palace?

One Possible Location Of Sheba (map)

There is some scholarly disagreement as to where exactly Sheba was, but it almost certainly included this general area.

David And Solomon's Family Tree

Solomon's family is already complicated enough as it is, even before his 1,000 wives.