Solomonic building projects, Mid-10th Century B.C. King Solomon is credited with being the first major builder in the Davidic dynasty. David is said to have built a palace for himself with Phoenician architects (1 Chr 14:1–2; 15:2) and there is no reason tdoubt that during his long reign he did initiate his own projects. However, the united monarchy reacheits apogee after Solomon had assured a steady flow of income from command of the world trade routeThis and a well-organized bureaucracy supported by the military establishment enabled him to harnessthe manpower now at his disposal. By: Carta Jerusalem Print size: 2.85x6.90 in (7.2x17.5 cm) 150 dpi - 376 kB   For your personal use only Watermarks will not appear in downloaded maps. For commercial and any other application please Contact Us