An introduction -- Sources: epigraphical, archaeological, and biblical -- Challenging recent dismissals of the United Monarchy -- Solomon's kingdom: historical evaluation and case studies -- Solomon's birth story and its setting in 2 Samuel 10-12: redaction history versus compositional unity -- Solomon as the Lord's beloved king in biblical and ancient Near Eastern contexts -- Solomon's birth and names in Second Temple period literature -- Solomon's pre-monarchic life in biblical historiography -- Solomon's physical appearance and leadership in biblical historiography -- Solomon's succession to the throne: history and contrasting historiographies -- The coronation of Solomon: David's testament and its implementation -- "Why is the city in an uproar?": Solomon's coronation story in its biblical context -- Solomon's Temple building and its divine approval in biblical historiographies -- Writing and rewriting the story of Solomon.