King Solomon is said to have died of natural causes at the age of 80. His son Rehoboam succeeded him as King. Historical evidence other than the Bible is minimal for King Solomon. Josephus, citing Tyrian records and Menander in Against Apion, give a specific year in which Hiram 1 of Tyre sent materials to Solomon for his Temple.
In Feb 2010 an archaeologist announced a dig at the site she claims is the wall of the famous Temple.
In reference to the Queen of Sheba: King Solomon was said to have been given power over all living things. He would often have them dance and perform for him. One day he noticed that the mountain cock was missing so Solomon summoned the Bird. The Bird told him that he had been searching for someplace new and found a land of great wealth and riches. The land was Kitor who's ruler was the Queen of Sheba. Solomon sent the bird to request the Queen of Sheba. The Queen arrived with many riches and riddles. Solomon is said to have answered all she desired and she left satisfied. The Queen of Sheba is never mentioned by name and there is no historical record of her.
Where did you get the info on the bird? I do not remember reading that in the Bible?
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