Messiahs: Solomon

Solomon's earthly journey was begun with the union of David and Bathsheba. See 2 Samuel 12:24. His name means Peace. Solomon recognized that YHVH was only one of the Archangels, not the only G-d, El. He offered incense and holocausts on the High Place Gibeon to the G-ds of Cana'an. 1Kings 3:4. The Lord Metatron desired to put upon Solomon a mark that would distinguish him from all other men so he gave of him the gift of binah, understanding. It says in 1 Kings, "I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you. " 3:12. This gift of understanding allowed Solomon not only to preserve the chosen people against the surrounding nations and to grow his kingdom, but also it protected him against the attacks from the world of Yetzirah, the evil spirits and demons who would attack his kingdom.

Solomon shared his wisdom with the world. He uttered three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered 1005. He was a botanist and discussed all plants. He was an expert in the dominion over the animals. I Kings 5:12-13. He was chosen to build the Temple of the Lord which lasted for 500 years.

Solomon understood the ways of G-d better than all other people. His book Ecclesiastes is dedicated to the Preaching of the Word. The book begins by declaring that he is the Preacher. He urges man to a spiritual life, declaring that the material life is useless. He says that the spiritual life is better than the material life because the material life will pass away. Even the pursuit of Wisdom is put into perspective for he says: "For in much wisdom there is much sorrow, and he who stores up knowledge stores up grief." Eccl. 1:18. Finally he makes the great claim: For to whatever man he sees fit he gives wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering possessions to be given to whatever man G-d sees fit. " 2:26. Solomon ends his great diatribe on wisdom with these words: "Fear G-d and keep his commandments, for this is man's all, because G-d will bring to judgment every work, with all its hidden qualities, whether good or bad." 12:13.

In the occult world of magic, Solomon is seen as the penultimate magician because of his control of the beasts, the plants, and the world of Yetzirah. It is said that Solomon dealt with Ashmodai himself and prevailed. Solomon's seal locked away evil from the world for the period of his life. Truly Solomon was a savior type in that he brought the respite of a temporary peace.