Events surrounding birth:The worst sin in Davids life was committing adultery with Bathsheba and subsequently having Uriah killed. Moreover, while Solomon was ascending the throne, the lions scattered various fragrant spices. Yet for the sake of David your father I will not do it in your days, but I will tear it out of the hand of your son. Solomon had three named full brothers born to Bathsheba: Nathan, Shammua, and Shobab,[17] besides six known older half-brothers born of as many mothers. For the sake of David, God would put off judgment on Solomon's house until after his death. We have to be alert and diligent so that we wont turn away from the Lord. Solomon didnt ask for any of these things. [12], By a mechanical contrivance the throne followed Solomon wherever he wished to go. In The Book of Deadly Names, purportedly translated from Arabic manuscripts found hidden in a building in Spain, the "King of the Jinn" Fiqitush brings 72 jinn before King Solomon to confess their corruptions and places of residence. Solomon's execution of Shimei was his first descent into sin.[12]. It is not a malicious threat. In mostly non-biblical circles, Solomon also came to be known as a magician and an exorcist, with numerous amulets and medallion seals dating from the Hellenistic period invoking his name. His feast day is celebrated on the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers (two Sundays before the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Lord). As punishment, the first child, who was conceived during the adulterous relationship, died. Nowadays many rich people gather together and brag about their financial successes. The first child (unnamed in that account), a son conceived adulterously during Uriah's lifetime, had died during birth. Solomon penned much of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes and may be the key subject of Song of Solomon. In a brief, unelaborated, and enigmatic passage, the Hebrew Bible describes how the fame of Solomon's wisdom and wealth reached even the far-off Queen of Sheba. There were six steps to the throne, on which animals, all of gold, were arranged in the following order: on the first step a lion opposite an ox; on the second, a wolf opposite a sheep; on the third, a tiger opposite a camel; on the fourth, an eagle opposite a peacock, on the fifth, a cat opposite a cock; on the sixth, a sparrow-hawk opposite a dove. King Solomon is a central biblical figure, who, according to the Hebrew Bible, was the builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the last ruler of a united Kingdom of Israel. In some myths, he's disguised as King Solomon himself. The book is a poetic picture of marriage written by or about Solomon and a woman he loves. According to Jewish tradition, King Solomon wrote three books of the Bible: The Hebrew word appears in the title of two hymns (72 and 127) in the Book of Psalms. After Sennacherib's fall Hezekiah gained possession of it, but when Josiah was slain by Pharaoh Necho, the latter took it away. For the Ghanaian football team, see, Death, succession of Rehoboam, and kingdom division, Arguments in favour of biblical description, Biblical criticism: Solomon's religiosity. 1 Kings 8:31-54. However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son, for the sake of David my servant and for the sake of Jerusalem that I have chosen. They are also focused on spiritual issues of sin and forgiveness and restoration and deliverance, not primarily physical ones like health or prosperity. David's heir apparent, Adonijah, acted to have himself declared king, but was outmaneuvered by Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan, who convinced David to proclaim Solomon king according to his earlier promise (not recorded elsewhere in the biblical narrative),[23] despite Solomon's being younger than his brothers. Bathsheba's Accomplishments. He claimed the promises of God. He entered into an alliance with Hiram I, king of Tyre, who in many ways greatly assisted him in his numerous undertakings. When Solomon gave her "all her desire, whatsoever she asked", she left satisfied (1 Kings 10:13). 2. Amazing teaching about Solomons lifes. From James 1:5, we know that the one who asks God for wisdom will be answered. And they learned what would harm them and not benefit them. . Weaknesses King David committed adultery with Bathsheba. Andr Lemaire states in Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple that the principal points of the biblical tradition of Solomon are generally trustworthy,[59] although elsewhere he writes that he could find no substantiating archaeological evidence that supports the Queen of Sheba's visit to king Solomon, saying that the earliest records of trans-Arabian caravan voyages from Tayma and Sheba unto the Middle-Euphrates etc. He is always there. SOLOMON sl' mn (, peaceable; LXX ).This was the regal name of the third king of Israel. He set a good example for Israel in prayer to the Lord. According to the Bible, Solomon was the third king of a united Israel, reigning in the latter half of the 10th century BCE. As long as we do, He will take care of us, but there are also many conditional promises in the Bible. As the heir of the throne, Solomon was confirmed in the line of the Davidic Covenant. The general opinion of the Rabbis is that Solomon hewed the stones by means of a shamir, a mythical worm whose mere touch cleft rocks. In the end, however, he is regarded as a righteous king and is especially praised for his diligence in building the Temple. Solomon gradually lost more and more prestige until he became like a commoner. In fact, "King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth" ( 1 Kings 10:23 ). Solomon did not finish his life well (at least until perhaps the very end) . Again and again God reminded Solomon to obey and to love Him as David did. [76][77][78] More recent scholars believe that passages such as these in the Books of Kings were not written by the same authors who wrote the rest of the text, instead probably by the Deuteronomist. In 1Kings he sacrificed to God, and God later appeared to him in a dream,[26] asking what Solomon wanted from God. Copyright 2012 -2022|Study and ObeyAll Rights Reserved|. [50][51][52][53][54], Historical evidence of King Solomon other than the biblical accounts has been so minimal that some scholars have understood the period of his reign as a 'Dark Age' (Muhly 1998). Once rid of his foes, he established his friends in the key posts of the military, governmental, and religious institutions. The Jewish historian Eupolemus, who wrote about 157 BCE, included copies of apocryphal letters exchanged between Solomon and the kings of Egypt and Tyre. Training and occupation:As a member of the royal court, Solomon would have had access to the best education possible, likely including all types of tutors. The Ethiopian government and church deny all requests to view the alleged ark. The former appears in the title of the Lesser Key of Solomon, a grimoire whose framing story is Solomon capturing demons using his ring, and forcing them to explain themselves to him. Knowing what is right doesnt equal doing what is right Solomon was given almost supernatural wisdom about what is right and what is wrong. The Harvard Classics", "Lord GORONWY-ROBERTS, speaking in the House of Lords, HL Deb 27 April 1978 vol 390 cc2003-19", "The Song MovieInspired by the Song of Solomon", "Dipengaruhi hadis nabi? Stories from the Thousand and One Nights. If we do, we are the ones who give up His blessings the joy we can have in Him. 2007. Solomon the King. God in fact used Solomon to relay to us many enduring truths and principles about the world which we can find in these books. Meaning of name:The name Solomon is a variant of Shalom, which means peaceful. While David was in this state, court factions were maneuvering for power. One woman promptly renounced her claim, proving that she would rather give the child up than see it killed. The promise was fulfilled. Each and every case needed wisdom to deal with. Solomon forgot more than most people will ever know about righteous living. [102] The element of a ring thrown into the sea and found back in a fish's belly also appeared in Herodotus' account of Polycrates, the tyrant of Samos (c. 538522 BCE). Creative ways of finding the truth needed to be implemented to be sure that justice prevailed. The Archaeology of Israelite Society in Iron Age II. [42], Jewish scribes say that Solomon's teacher was Shimei (son of Gera), and while he lived, he prevented Solomon from marrying foreign wives. But Solomon saw it through to the end because it was an important project. But he did not keep what the Lord commanded. Firstly, he was in the royal family so his father was often busy fighting wars and governing the kingdom. King Solomon was born as the son of David We first hear of Solomon as being born to David and his wife Bathsheba in Jerusalem after the death of their son that was conceived through adultery (2 Samuel 5:14; 2 Samuel 12:24). According to Finkelstein and Silberman, authors of The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts,[57] at the time of the kingdoms of David and Solomon, Jerusalem was populated by only a few hundred residents or less, which is insufficient for an empire stretching from the Euphrates to Eilath. [13] Regarding the Davidic dynasty, to which King Solomon belongs, its chronology can be checked against datable Babylonian and Assyrian records at a few points, and these correspondences have allowed archaeologists to date its kings in a modern framework. Trade relationships were a focus of his administration. He will never leave or forsake us. narrates how a demon, forced by Solomon to hew stones for the Temple, was afraid of the iron instruments; and, as Conybeare rightly observes ("Jew. But they learned from them the means to cause separation between man and his wife. He remained loyal to King Saul, despite Saul's crazed pursuit. I have learnt we should not compromise with bad things in our life. God referred to him as Jedidiah which means "beloved of Jehovah" (2Samuel 12:25). The concealed Asmodeus tells travelers who have ventured up to King Solomon's grand lofty palace that the Seal of Solomon was thrown into the sea. His family life growing up would have been very different from most. His control over the demons, spirits, and animals augmented his splendor, the demons bringing him precious stones, besides water from distant countries to irrigate his exotic plants. Faust, Avraham. Do not offer any excuses. The earliest traditions about his reign, concentrated in 1 Kings and in modified form in 1-2 Chronicles, portray him as a builder and organizer of a state who consolidated the gains of his father David. The silver hoards provide the first recognized material evidence that agrees with the ancient texts concerning Solomon's kingdom and his wealth (see 'wealth' below). God was angry with Solomon. The Quran absolves Solomon from practising sorcery: And they followed what the devils taught during the reign of Solomon. He ordered the demons to climb to the roof and see if they could discover any living being within the building but they found only an eagle, which said that it was 700 years old, but that it had never seen an entrance. [11] Biblical account [ edit] The life of Solomon is primarily described in 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles. [38], In the branch of literary analysis that examines the Bible, called higher criticism, the story of Solomon falling into idolatry by the influence of Pharaoh's daughter and his other foreign wives is "customarily seen as the handiwork of the 'deuteronomistic historian(s)'", who are held to have written, compiled, or edited texts to legitimize the reforms of Hezekiah's great-grandson, King Josiah who reigned from about 641 to 609 BCE (over 280 years after Solomon's death according to Bible scholars). He was the son of David and Bathsheba, the former wife of Uriah the Hittite whom David had killed to cover his infidelity with Bathsheba while her husband was on the battlefront. Firstly, the Bible says that where your treasure is there will your heart be also. Because of His compassion for David, He mercifully did this only after Solomons death and left a remnant for Davids descendants to reign over and planned for eventual unification. This complex included buildings referred to as: Solomon's throne is said to have been spectacularly opulent and possessed moving parts, making it one of the earliest mechanical devices in history. The idea that the God of the Old Covenant is a God of law, while the New Covenant shows us a God of grace, is a common concept that often undergirds our reading of the Bible. The first poem is spoken by the young maiden, who longs to be near her lover and enjoy his kisses. The hypothesized dates of Solomon's reign are 970931 BCE. The Bible says Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem,[5] dedicating the temple to Yahweh, or God in Judaism. The latter was said to be held in Toledo, Spain during Visigoth rule and was part of the loot taken by Tarik ibn Ziyad during the Umayyad Conquest of Iberia, according to Ibn Abd-el-Hakem's History of the Conquest of Spain. 1 Kings 8:25,26. The metals from Tarshish were reportedly obtained by Solomon in partnership with King Hiram of Phoenician Tyre (Isaiah 23) and the fleets of Tarshish and ships that sailed in their service. Special traits:Solomon is known as the wisest person in history (1 Kings 3:10-28, 1 Kings 4:30-34, 5:12, 10:1-10, 10:22-25.). occurred in the mid-8th century BCE,[60] placing a possible visit from the Queen of Sheba to Jerusalem around this timesome 250 years later than the timeframe traditionally given for king Solomon's reign. In Search of 'Ancient Israel': A Study in Biblical Origins. According to 1 Kings 11:3034 and 1 Kings 11:913, it was because of these sins that the Lord punished Solomon by removing most of the tribes of Israel from rule by Solomon's house.[43]. Solomon is considered the most wealthy of the Israelite kings named in the Bible. Her exact identity is unknown, although there are a couple of theories. In this case, God answered Solomons request in a great way, making him the wisest person that has ever existed (apart from Christ who is God). Mixing elements of pagan worship with true worship of God would only lead Israel down the road into idolatry. Perhaps the best known story of his wisdom is the Judgment of Solomon; two women each lay claim to being the mother of the same child. 3. Such positions have been criticized by other archaeologists and scholars, who argue that a united monarchy did exist in the 10th century BC, while agreeing that the biblical account contains exaggerations. Early adherents of the Kabbalah portray Solomon as having sailed through the air on a throne of light placed on an eagle, which brought him near the heavenly gates as well as to the dark mountains behind which the fallen angels Uzza and Azzazel were chained; the eagle would rest on the chains, and Solomon, using the magic ring, would compel the two angels to reveal every mystery he desired to know. Kitchen calculates that over 30 years, such a kingdom might have accumulated up to 500 tons of gold, which is small compared to other examples, such as the 1,180 tons of gold that Alexander the Great took from Susa. It's a ballad of love and longing. We have a responsibility to follow God. Solomon is described as surrounding himself with all the luxuries and the grandeur of an Eastern monarch, and his government prospered. Solomons reign was Israels most prosperous and most powerful period in history. Some of Solomon's most famous achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in Jerusalem. 5. She occupied an influential position as the queen mother. This reply to God shows a great amount of humility and wisdom to even ask for wisdom. Twice before, God had appeared to him and warned him of the dangers of disobedience ( 1 Kings 11:9-10 ). For an extensive look at the issue of dating unbelievers please see our study on this at: https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/should-believers-date-unbelievers/. [15], Solomon was born in Jerusalem,[16] the second born child of David and his wife Bathsheba (widow of Uriah the Hittite). Leadership is a crucial aspect of society. Contents 1 Significance 2 Bibliography An independent woman ruling a fabulously wealthy Arabian or African kingdom to the south of Judah, this unnamed queen appears in one of the many stories emphasizing the grandeur of Solomon's court and his international reputation for extraordinary wisdom. A lot of times it boiled down to one persons word against another. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Solomon is commemorated as a saint, with the title of "Righteous Prophet and King". Each book offers a unique perspective on how humans can rule. 'So he smiled, amused at her speech; and he said: 'O my Rabb (Arabic: , Lord)! Such disputes tend to divide Christians into traditionalist and modernist camps. Shalev-Eyni, Sarit. Philip identified the warrior-king David with his own father Charles V, and himself sought to emulate the thoughtful and logical character which he perceived in Solomon. Character Studies E-book If you found these character studies helpful, get ourCharacter Studies E-book, with 8 practical lessons on important Bible heroes of the faith. "The Sharon and the Yarkon Basin in the Tenth Century BCE: Ecology, Settlement Patterns and Political Involvement". Solomon's sub-themes are that contentment cannot be found in human endeavors or material things, while wisdom and knowledge leave too many unanswered questions. If Solomon could not handle the temptations associated with marrying an unbeliever, there is no way we can. He knew the only way he could be successful was if God granted him special wisdom. Moreover, the structure of the Escorial was inspired by that of Solomon's Temple. Or maybe since he was so wise, Dont worry. 2012. Let the Word of God accompany you everywhere through this easy-to-carry spiral-bound notebook. [104], The Solomon Islands, a country and archipelago in Melanesia, were named for King Solomon by the Spanish navigator lvaro de Mendaa, who became the first European to see the islands in 1568. Solomon's name comes from the Hebrew word Shelomoh, which means peaceful. Scholars disagree on exactly how it should be understood and exactly who is saying what. In addition to his wives, he collected 666 talents of gold each year (1 Kings 10:14), a huge amount for a small nation like Israel. They suggest that because of religious prejudice, the authors of the Bible suppressed the achievements of the Omrides (whom the Hebrew Bible describes as being polytheist), and instead pushed them back to a supposed golden age of Judaism and monotheists, and devotees of Yahweh. Solomons older brother died as a baby because of this sin and Solomon was the next son. Solomon also constructed great water works for the city, and the Millo (Septuagint, Acra) for the defense of the city. Drifting away from God is a process. The queen is described as visiting with gifts including gold, spices and precious stones. A lot of this instruction is focused on obeying God, pursuing a relationship with God, avoiding worldly temptations, rejoicing in the wife of your youth, avoiding immoral women, worshiping God, etc. (1 Kings 11:36, 39.). Yigael Yadin's excavations at Hazor, Megiddo, Beit Shean and Gezer uncovered structures that he and others have argued date from Solomon's reign,[56] but others, such as Israel Finkelstein and Neil Silberman, argue that they should be dated to the Omride period, more than a century after Solomon.[32]. Solomon was God's anointed, and God blessed him tremendously. 3. From government officials to business executives, leaders play a critical role in inspiring and guiding others [64], Little archaeological excavation has been done around the area known as the Temple Mount, in what is thought to be the foundation of Solomon's Temple, because attempts to do so are met with protests by the Muslim authorities.[73][74]. Solomon and the king's daughter wandered the desert until they reached a coastal city, where they bought a fish to eat, which just happened to be the one which had swallowed the magic ring. This was only one small part of his larger shift to outright worshiping and sacrificing to other gods later in his life. After the completion of the temple, Solomon is described in the biblical narrative as erecting many other buildings of importance in Jerusalem. If we seek Him first, all these things will be given to us. Solomon gained a chance to prepare a meal for the Ammonite king, which the king found so impressive that the previous cook was sacked and Solomon put in his place; the king's daughter, Naamah, subsequently fell in love with Solomon, but the family (thinking Solomon a commoner) disapproved, so the king decided to kill them both by sending them into the desert. These were open air places on the tops of hills or mountains originally used by pagans to sacrifice to their gods. However, we may leave Him. [b], Some classical-era Rabbis, attacking Solomon's moral character, have claimed instead that the child was an ancestor of Nebuchadnezzar II, who destroyed Solomon's temple some 300 years later. Even dating an unbeliever is playing with fire. He humbly acknowledged his weakness and inability to lead such a large kingdom by himself. In addition, he was responsible for many other cultural and architectural achievements, which drew visitors from far and wide. [99] He also mentions Solomon in the Tablet of Wisdom, where he is depicted as a contemporary of Pythagoras.[100]. Some historians cited that Nathan the Prophet brought up Solomon as his father was busy governing the realm. Yet they knew that whoever deals in it will have no share in the Hereafter. Solomon reached the second level of commitment, which is already saying a lot considering how much David loved God. Continued worshiping God at the originally Canaanite high places (Deuteronomy 12:1-5, 13-14, 1 Kings 3:3) . [63] Similarly, Kitchen[64] and others consider the temple of Solomon a reasonable and typically sized structure for the region at the time. In fact, He warned kings specifically against accumulating many wives. 4. Therefore the Lord said to Solomon, "Since this has been your practice and you have not kept my covenant and my statutes that I have commanded you, I will surely tear the kingdom from you and will give it to your servant. According to these, there were on the steps of the throne twelve golden lions, each facing a golden eagle. It is written to illustrate Solomons wisdom in action. The first-century Romano-Jewish scholar Josephus in Against Apion, citing Tyrian court records and Menander, gives a specific year during which King Hiram I of Tyre sent materials to Solomon for the construction of the Temple. From a worldly standpoint, he was the most successful king in Israels history. [24] It is said that Solomon ascended to the throne when he was only about fifteen.[25]. Life Title:A devoted king derailed by compromise. Throughout the whole story of Solomons life, interjections about his great wisdom are made. Take note that God can see through to the heart so Solomon wasnt just putting on a pretense. It is hard to be that rich and powerful without focusing on these things and starting to neglect God. The Quran[88][89][90] ascribes to Solomon a great level of wisdom, knowledge and power. 1 Kings 11 describes Solomon's descent into idolatry, particularly his turning after Ashtoreth, the goddess of the Sidonians, and after Milcom, the god of the Ammonites. [98] Baha'ullah wrote about Solomon in the Hidden Words. [65], King Solomon sinned by acquiring many foreign wives and horses because he thought he knew the reason for the biblical prohibition and thought it did not apply to him. It is a shame that both Solomon and his son Rehoboam later violated many of the wise principles found taught in Proverbs. This account is recorded in Matthew 6:29 and the parallel passage in Luke 12:27. [22] "So they sought a beautiful young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunamite, and brought her to the king. According to one legend, while traveling magically, Solomon noticed a magnificent palace to which there appeared to be no entrance. That is a lot of animals! Solomon begins his reign well, and follows in his father's footsteps by demonstrating a great love for the Lord and offering many sacrifices to Him at Hebron. In addition to these verses, we can also see the results of his wisdom, including the establishment of a powerful and rich kingdom, complex alliances, and sophisticated architectural achievements. He founded numerous colonies, some of which doubled as trading posts and military outposts. A well-known story in the collection One Thousand and One Nights describes a genie who had displeased King Solomon and was punished by being locked in a bottle and thrown into the sea. Thirdly, it is very easy to begin to get prideful at all the accomplishments you have made and the wealth you have accumulated. Other magical items attributed to Solomon are his key and his Table. These are mostly dependent on our obedience. 'Solomon, son of David'). Solomon is also described as rebuilding cities elsewhere in Israel, creating the port of Ezion-Geber, and constructing Palmyra in the wilderness as a commercial depot and military outpost. They taught the people witchcraft and what was revealed in Babil (Arabic: , Babylon) to the two angels Harut and Marut. The throne then passed to the Persians, whose king Darius was the first to sit successfully on Solomon's throne after his death; subsequently the throne came into the possession of the Greeks and Ahasuerus. In Deuteronomy 17:1617, a king is commanded not to multiply horses or wives, neither greatly multiply to himself gold or silver. [86], The Quran, makes a reference to a puppet posing as Solomon, in exegetical literature understood as a jinni or demon, who escaped captivity and took over his kingdom. According to 1 Kings 11:4 Solomon's "wives turned his heart after other gods", their own national deities, to whom Solomon built temples, thus incurring divine anger and retribution in the form of the division of the kingdom after Solomon's death (1 Kings 11:913). Marrying pagan women (Deuteronomy 7:3, 1 Kings 3:1-2, 1 Kings 11:1-8) Why did God give this command? Solomon was the third and final king of the unified nation of Israel, succeeding King Saul and King David. An elder brother of the eagle, 900 years old, was then found, but it also did not know the entrance. 2017. [105][106], "King Solomon" redirects here. Solomons disobedience ended up causing hundreds of years of tension and warfare between the Northern and Southern Kingdoms and the Northern Kingdom was conquered and basically went extinct. For some years before his death, David was engaged in collecting materials for building a temple in Jerusalem as a permanent home for Yahweh and the Ark of the Covenant. And, you . Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1.Support. Samuel. According to the biblical account, Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. Here is one potential excuse, I need to politically to form an alliance. How would you answer this one? Sin has consequences. An Ethiopian account from the 14th century (Kebra Nagast) maintains that the Queen of Sheba had sexual relations with King Solomon and gave birth beside the Mai Bella stream in the province of Hamasien, Eritrea. Dont keep the best for yourself and give the leftovers to God. When King Solomon married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh, a sandbank formed which eventually formed the "great nation of Rome"the nation that destroyed the Second Temple (Herod's Temple). He would reside at this temple if they would serve Him faithfully. Solomons occupation was being a king. We want to help you study the Bible, obey the Bible, and teach the Bible to others. In the New Testament, he is portrayed as a teacher of wisdom excelled by Jesus of Nazareth,[9] and as arrayed in glory but excelled by "the lilies of the field". This occurred many times in their history with Baals and Ashteroths and more Canaanite idols sneaking in. He would have been trained in the ways of the court and in warfare and in how to run a nation. Leadership is a crucial aspect of society. She is only mentioned once by the title "Shulammite," in Song of Solomon 6:13. Al-Masaq 18.2 (2006): 155. His two names mean "peaceful" and "friend of God", both considered "predictive of the character of his reign". Having discovered the entrance, Solomon found an idol inside that had in its mouth a silver tablet saying in Greek (a language not thought by modern scholars to have existed 1000 years before the time of Solomon) that the statue was of Shaddad, the son of 'Ad, and that it had reigned over a million cities, rode on a million horses, had under it a million vassals and slew a million warriors, yet it could not resist the angel of death. Unlike in the Bible, according to Muslim tradition, Solomon never participated in idolatry himself, but is rebuked for allowing it to happen in his kingdom.[87]. When the king sat, surrounded by the Sanhedrin, to judge the people, the wheels began to turn, and the beasts and fowls began to utter their respective cries, which frightened those who had intended to bear false testimony. 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