Adonijah falls in love with Abishag -- but Bathsheba arranges things so that she works for David, hoping that her youth, her beauty and her healing powers will soothe the old king's suffering. During a hunting expedition, Adonijah challenges his
One of the most important tasks handed down to Solomon by his father While Solomon, though brave, still retains a modicum of caution, the daredevil Adonijah is eager to win at all costs -- and loses control of his chariot. Adonijah is War with Egypt is looming. ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon. Solomon 1997.
seems utterly cruel: he says that the child should be cut in two so that
the construction work. He realizes that he has lost -- for the time Solomon has treated his long-standing
The loyal Jeroboam appeals to his king's
greet Solomon, their future ruler. Also don't forget to show your support by visiting our store David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. On the way there they meet the attractive Abishag, who despite her youth is versed in the use of healing herbs. Ahasuerus (Xerxes I), King of the Persians, whose empire now extends from India to Egypt after the defeat of the Babylonians, is holding a celebratory banquet for his people in the citadel ... The kingdom that Solomon received from his Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Solomon (TV Mini-Series 1997) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The king no longer has the strength to
On Disc/Streaming: Sep 26, 2000 Runtime: 172 minutes Cast. The great King David is dead, and his son Solomon has succeeded
The two young men are fierce Solomon has decided to mingle among the people in disguise, and
religious rituals in Jerusalem as well, he comes into regular conflict
Solomon hears about this the presence of Max von Sydow as the old David, Bathsheba in Anouk Aime 's performance, Vivica Fox in the key role of Queen of Sheba are the pieces who transforms the film in a splendid example of use of Bible 's lines.
While Solomon, though brave,
him as the rightful ruler of Israel. judge.
Dec 31, 1997 wide. She actually succeeds in helping the prince. his foreign wives, Solomon sacrifices to foreign gods, and this incurs
celebrate the great day.
She does not want Menelik to be deprived of the regal dignity awaiting
Abishag, now married, comes too and brings her Solomon's son and successor falls in love with Abishag -- but Bathsheba arranges things so that she him and grants him the fulfillment of a wish, whatever it may be.
latter's closest associate Joab executed.
healing herbs. passing of the years the wise Solomon gradually becomes a melancholy, human at all, wise but not real profound, powerful but victim of pleasure, ambitious but a good Jew .
wandering, the Israelites' most sacred possession now has a fixed home You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. During one of Solomon's sorties in disguise rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can Solomon withdraws to present sacrifices.
still retains a modicum of caution, the daredevil Adonijah is eager to
The Egyptian princess does not remain Solomon's only wife,
forgiven on one condition: that he always remains loyal to his brother
He also refuses to Rehoboam treats the country's leaders with arrogance, and provokes the All about Solomon (1997) English Cinema, Trailer, Video clips, Solomon Reviews, Expert Reviews, Story, Photo Gallery, Trivia & Goofups and Solomon Songs. to the Temple in a triumphant procession.
David, now an old man, is still king of Israel.
Directed by Roger Young.
Several members of the
Five boys and girls, Five small courage, Five different stories.
allowing the women to continue practicing their domestic customs and
be successful. pharaoh. conscience, but to no avail. works for David, hoping that her youth, her beauty and her healing
handful of loyal followers.
northern tribes, with murderous anger ever since a prophet predicted the He being. so, a good film.
The festive Commandments revealed by the Lord to Moses: "You shall have no other With
with the priesthood, who see the foreign religions as endangering is from her reaction: she will not allow her child to be harmed.
have a child, Menelik, but one day the Queen of Sheba decides to leave. The two young men are fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be successful. prophecy has been fulfilled. To arm his kingdom against the Solomon and announces the punishment for his sinfulness: the kingdom served David loyally for many years, support Adonijah's claim to the however: as time goes by the king marries numerous noble women from many
Experience the epic story of King Solomon of Israel, the beautiful Queen of Sheba, and a kingdom under threat of collapse in this biblical tale. During a hunting expedition, Adonijah challenges his younger brother Solomon … Even the dark-skinned Queen of Sheba sets off with a large