Solomon, Wise Request – Uncommon Israel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jul 3
4 min read

Updated: Aug 12

Solomon, Wise Request – Base Art – Uncommon Israel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Wisdom That Strikes True

Solomon, Wise Request is an Uncommon King Being from the Israel Age, costing 5 faith with 2 strength and 6 hope. His Pray +2 damage ability empowers Event damage spells, offering a potent blend of board control and synergistic support. With a high hope stat, he’s designed to stay alive to amplify your plays over multiple turns, perfect for King tribal, Pray-focused builds, and durable midrange decks.

The King Who Asked for Wisdom

Solomon’s story begins with a request unlike any other. When given the chance to ask for anything, he asked for wisdom, an understanding heart to lead God’s people. The Lord delighted in this prayer and granted him more wisdom than any man before or after. Solomon’s judgments became legendary, his words full of insight, and his reign overflowed with peace and prosperity. His kingdom became a place where rulers from every land came to hear the voice of this wise king.

The wisdom of Solomon was a gift from God, a reflection of heavenly understanding given to guide Israel in righteousness. His reign foreshadowed the coming of a greater King whose words would be Spirit and life. As it is written, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding" - Proverbs 9:10. Solomon’s throne was a shadow of Christ’s eternal throne, where perfect wisdom and perfect justice meet in harmony.

This card's verse is 1 Kings 3:9:

"Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?"

Yet wisdom as knowledge is not the same as wisdom as a person. Solomon had every word of truth at his disposal, yet his heart wandered. He multiplied wives, built altars to foreign gods, and followed the very path God had warned would lead a king astray. This truth reminds us that wisdom alone cannot save, only the one who is Wisdom Himself can.

Solomon, Wise Request – Full Art – Uncommon Israel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

True Wisdom in the King of Kings

Jesus is the embodiment of wisdom. He is the Word made flesh, the truth of God walking among men. Solomon’s wisdom was a reflection; Jesus’ wisdom is the source. Where Solomon built a temple of stone, Jesus builds a temple of living stones, His people, founded on grace and truth. Paul writes, "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption" - 1 Corinthians 1:30.

In Christ, we have more than advice, insight, or clever words. We have the mind of Christ, the very life of God dwelling within us. This is wisdom that cannot fade, wisdom that will never turn aside, wisdom that accomplishes the will of the Father in every generation. In Him, we walk in understanding that is alive, vibrant, and eternal.

Believer, you are united to the One who is wisdom. His Spirit fills you with clarity, His word lights your path, and His grace guards your steps. You are equipped with divine discernment, strengthened by heavenly understanding, and anchored in the unshakable truth of Christ. You are not simply walking with wisdom, you are walking with the King Himself, and His wisdom is your inheritance forever.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

Solomon excels in decks built around Event damage, turning your removal and utility spells into efficient tools for control and tempo. His high hope means he can continually pump your spells, creating repeated impact while standing strong on the board. He’s a natural inclusion in King synergy decks that aim to outlast the opponent and dominate with quality over quantity.

Synergies and Plays:

Prayer-Focused Decks: Solomon's Pray bonus increases the power of Event spells like burn, board clears, or utility effects, helping those spells trade up or finish off Beings.
High Hope Staying Power: With 6 hope, he’s more resistant to being exiled, allowing multiple uses of his Pray buff across several turns.
King Tribe Synergy: Solomon benefits from and enables tribal synergies—whether through buffs from other Kings or through cards that activate on King creation or prayer usage.