Naming Your Child Solomon

[NotforSale]

Common names used from the Bible; David, Joshua, John, James, Joseph, Timothy, Paul, Peter, Mark, Luke, Phillip, Jeremiah, Daniel.

One name I have never heard used before; Solomon. Why?

We teach, preach, and use this man's writings to advise ourselves and others, but won't use his name for our Children. Is it because we don’t like the fact that he was a Whoremonger? An Idolater? A total Backslider?

If his name is not worthy of being used to name our own Children, and his actions portray an unrighteous finale’ which would cause Apostolics to conclude him as being a complete Backslider and even lost, why in the World do we support his words of wisdom in Scripture?

If you disagree, name your next Child, Solomon.

[houston]

que ridiculo! Solomon does not sound like a solid name, like David and a few of the others.

[TGBTG]

Common names used from the Bible; David, Joshua, John, James, Joseph, Timothy, Paul, Peter, Mark, Luke, Phillip, Jeremiah, Daniel.

One name I have never heard used before; Solomon. Why?

We teach, preach, and use this man's writings to advise ourselves and others, but won't use his name for our Children. Is it because we don’t like the fact that he was a Whoremonger? An Idolater? A total Backslider?

If his name is not worthy of being used to name our own Children, and his actions portray an unrighteous finale’ which would cause Apostolics to conclude him as being a complete Backslider and even lost, why in the World do we support his words of wisdom in Scripture?

If you disagree, name your next Child, Solomon.

I know a lot of christians named Solomon...

[MissBrattified]

I've known a couple of guys named Solomon. I don't think the rarity has anything to do with the biblical figure. :)

It's sort of like naming your daughter "Dorcas" (can you imagine the teasing? "'Dork'as") or your son "Aminadab."

They don't suit our culture and might result in teasing.

[houston]

I've known a couple of guys named Solomon. I don't think the rarity has anything to do with the biblical figure. :)

It's sort of like naming your daughter "Dorcas" (can you imagine the teasing? "'Dork'as") or your son "Aminadab."

They don't suit our culture and might result in teasing.

Yep.

[NotforSale]

I've known a couple of guys named Solomon. I don't think the rarity has anything to do with the biblical figure. :)

It's sort of like naming your daughter "Dorcas" (can you imagine the teasing? "'Dork'as") or your son "Aminadab."

They don't suit our culture and might result in teasing.

Good point. Certain names do draw the wrong attention, depending on Culture and time when people are born.

I don't think Solomon is like Dorcus, as far as a name that sounds weird.

I do remember naming our 4 children, and we did consider the background, sound, and person attached that name in the Bible. To be honest, I think people do consider Solomon's life if they were thinking about using his name.

It’s like using the name, Jezebel; another name I’ve never heard used for a female child. People consider the source.

[NotforSale]

I know a lot of christians named Solomon...

First or last name? I do know a Family who had the last name of Solomon, but never a child or adult with the first name, Solomon.

I asked my wife also, and she said she can't recall any first name Solomon's.

[Adam]

Only Solomon's I know are Jewish.

[RandyWayne]

I've never ran into a guy named Darth either.

Personally, I never think "idolater!" when I think of Solomon. I just think of one of the wisest man to ever live. It just isn't a name I would ever name my kid.

[NotforSale]

I've never ran into a guy named Darth either.

Personally, I never think "idolater!" when I think of Solomon. I just think of one of the wisest man to ever live. It just isn't a name I would ever name my kid.

I know Darth...:laffatu

http://www.mamapop.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/darth-vader.jpg

What's very interesting about your response has been my exact reason of pointing out the true life of Solomon. Many hold him up as the wisest man that ever lived, but in reality, his life ended up being a complete disaster.

[RandyWayne]

What's very interesting about your response has been my exact reason of pointing out the true life of Solomon. Many hold him up as the wisest man that ever lived, but in reality, his life ended up being a complete disaster.

It isn't either/or. Both are true.

It reminds me of Howard Hughes in some ways. He was also both an engineering and business genius who ended up a complete wacko in his later years.

[Sam]

It isn't either/or. Both are true.

It reminds me of Howard Hughes in some ways. He was also both an engineering and business genius who ended up a complete wacko in his later years.

We've had discussions as to whether Solomon (or Shlomo as some call him) went to hell or if he repented in his later years. Someone once said that Solomon wrote the Song of Solomon when he was young and in love; he wrote the book of Proverbs when he was middle aged and had gained wisdom; and he wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes when he was a bitter old man. It is my opinion that Solomon renewed his fellowship with his Heavenly Father in his latter years. This is based on the last words of his writings, the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes, especially the last two verses.

[Phoenix]

Common names used from the Bible; David, Joshua, John, James, Joseph, Timothy, Paul, Peter, Mark, Luke, Phillip, Jeremiah, Daniel.

One name I have never heard used before; Solomon. Why?

We teach, preach, and use this man's writings to advise ourselves and others, but won't use his name for our Children. Is it because we don’t like the fact that he was a Whoremonger? An Idolater? A total Backslider?

If his name is not worthy of being used to name our own Children, and his actions portray an unrighteous finale’ which would cause Apostolics to conclude him as being a complete Backslider and even lost, why in the World do we support his words of wisdom in Scripture?

If you disagree, name your next Child, Solomon.

I know 3 or 4 Solomons. My daughter would have been Solomon if she had been a boy.

[TGBTG]

We've had discussions as to whether Solomon (or Shlomo as some call him) went to hell or if he repented in his later years. Someone once said that Solomon wrote the Song of Solomon when he was young and in love; he wrote the book of Proverbs when he was middle aged and had gained wisdom; and he wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes when he was a bitter old man. It is my opinion that Solomon renewed his fellowship with his Heavenly Father in his latter years. This is based on the last words of his writings, the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes, especially the last two verses.

Sam, it is also my opinion that Solomon was not lost based on the following scripture:

2 Samuel 7

12And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
13He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
14I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
15But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

Solomon backslid big time, but God told David that he will not take away his mercy as he took it away from Saul. So I believe he repented later in his life.

Talk about amazing grace!!!

[Hoovie]

I rather like Delilah myself.

[Adam]

Hebrews 11:32 I kinda like Barak. Sounds very presidential.

[Praxeas]

Common names used from the Bible; David, Joshua, John, James, Joseph, Timothy, Paul, Peter, Mark, Luke, Phillip, Jeremiah, Daniel.

One name I have never heard used before; Solomon. Why?

We teach, preach, and use this man's writings to advise ourselves and others, but won't use his name for our Children. Is it because we don’t like the fact that he was a Whoremonger? An Idolater? A total Backslider?

If his name is not worthy of being used to name our own Children, and his actions portray an unrighteous finale’ which would cause Apostolics to conclude him as being a complete Backslider and even lost, why in the World do we support his words of wisdom in Scripture?

If you disagree, name your next Child, Solomon.
Ive met solomons. Often the go by Sol for short. How about a Cain or a Nebuchadnezzar or how about Absolom?

[drummerboy_dave]

I've seen people named Solomon. Never met anyone named Notfor, though. :)

[NotforSale]

Ive met solomons. Often the go by Sol for short. How about a Cain or a Nebuchadnezzar or how about Absolom?

How about Lucifur? :pirate

[NotforSale]

Sam, it is also my opinion that Solomon was not lost based on the following scripture:

2 Samuel 7

12And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
13He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
14I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
15But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

Solomon backslid big time, but God told David that he will not take away his mercy as he took it away from Saul. So I believe he repented later in his life.

Talk about amazing grace!!!

I'm not so sure Solomon repented. I Kings 11 spells things out pretty clear. This one verse reveals that his drift from God came when he was old.

For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.

I do feel though, that God's mercy was abudant to this man even though he was deceived.

[NotforSale]

I rather like Delilah myself.

I actually like this name, too. So did Sammy!! :D

[Phoenix]

How about Lucifur? :pirate

I know some Lucifers.

[Scott Hutchinson]

We can't have any more children,so there will be no boys for us.
Maybe sometime I might have a male grandchild.

[Sam]

Sam, it is also my opinion that Solomon was not lost based on the following scripture:

2 Samuel 7

12And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
13He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
14I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
15But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

Solomon backslid big time, but God told David that he will not take away his mercy as he took it away from Saul. So I believe he repented later in his life.

Talk about amazing grace!!!

Well, that particular scripture is used by OSAS folks to show that God will chasten His children but not revoke their sonship.

[Aleks Fife]

Bathsheba just isn't making the Top 10 lists for American names. I belive saul is an increasingly popular name. Short for Solomon?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Nimrod isn't a very popular baby name these days either Or Judas.

[Aleks Fife]

Nimrod isn't a very popular baby name these days either Or Judas.

actually lady gaga is bringing back the name judas.. her new song says she's possessed by a demon and in love with judas..

[TGBTG]

Well, that particular scripture is used by OSAS folks to show that God will chasten His children but not revoke their sonship.

Funny because that same scripture says God took away his mercy from Saul...

[NotforSale]

We can't have any more children,so there will be no boys for us.
Maybe sometime I might have a male grandchild.

And your children might use the name, Scott!!!:)

[NotforSale]

It isn't either/or. Both are true.

It reminds me of Howard Hughes in some ways. He was also both an engineering and business genius who ended up a complete wacko in his later years.

For the sake of perspective, let me present the following scenario (which is not based on facts, but something possible):

Say Adolf Hitler had an excellent historical and political background before the Holocaust. He's honest, a good leader, and a dedicated man to his family, Country, and Faith in God.

Later in life, he loses his way, falling headlong into an evil Dictatorship and unfathomable atrocity. He slaughters millions and his future ends in the deed of death and murder.

Does the later part of Hilter's life affect his former? Does this future shadow cast doubt upon the true integrity of a man's supposable goodness? If he was responsible for writing (considered) anointed manuscripts in his youth, should these be used to educate future generations?

[Aquila]

What do you think of the name Doeg? :)

[Adam]

My grampa's middle name was Omer.

[Scott Hutchinson]

DODO is a biblical name,but I doubt anyone names their child this.