Solomon 

King David was renowned for his wisdom. On his deathbed, he anoints his younger son, Solomon, to be King of Israel. Solomon's older brother tries to wrest away the crown. But Solomon ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Rich

Writer:

Brian Nissen (screenplay)

Stars:

Jamie Newcomb, Ray Porter, Sandy McCallum

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Newcomb	...	Solomon (voice)
Ray Porter	...	Younger King David / Narrator (voice)
Sandy McCallum	...	Older King David (voice)
Phil Hubbard	...	Adonijah (voice)
Barry Kraft	...	Old Man / Nathan (voice)
Aldo Billingslea	...	Abiathar / Philistine Soldier (voice)
Robert Lisell-Frank	...	Joab (voice)
Kevin Farrell	...	Zadok (voice)
Jillian Crane	...	Rachel (voice)
Cindy Basco	...	Priscilla (voice) (as Cindy Bosco)
James Arrington	...	Innkeeper (voice)
Eddie Wallace	...	Israelite Soldier / Asa (voice)
Joe Hilsee	...	Israelite Soldier (voice)
Matthew Best	...	Young Solomon (voice)
Jonathan Best	...	Young Adonijah (voice)

Storyline

King David was renowned for his wisdom. On his deathbed, he anoints his younger son, Solomon, to be King of Israel. Solomon's older brother tries to wrest away the crown. But Solomon displays God-given wisdom and courage when he confronts his brother, saying, "If I must be king I will not live in fear. Kill me now if that is your plan, or else go home and never challenge God's will again." Faced with Solomon's courage, his brother says he will obey God's will. Solomon prays to God for the wisdom of King David, confiding, "I feel no wiser than a little child." The Lord appears to Solomon and tells him, "Solomon, because thou asked for wisdom to do good, and not for personal gain, I will give you a wise and understanding heart. Behold, there shall be none wiser than you." Solomon's wisdom is soon put to the test when two women appear at his court. Both claim to be the mother of a small infant. Solomon calls for a sword and orders that the child be cut in two. "Give each mother one half,...

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Plot Keywords:

bible | independent film | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Animation

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Animated Stories from the Bible: Solomon

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nest Family Entertainment,Rich Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Animated Stories from the Bible: Daniel (1993)

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Soundtracks

The Wisdom of Solomon
Music by Lex de Azevedo
Lyrics by Clive Romney
Performed by Jennifer Johnson Larson

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