This is a worship profile of Solomon taken from the Praise and Worship Study Bible published by Tyndale House. It is a wonderful study bible, and I highly recommend it to all who want to learn more about biblical worship.
Solomon
Solomon, the third king of Israel and son of David, ruled Israel during its golden age. He united the kingdom economically, politically, and religiously (1 Kings 4-9). Solomon was known for collecting proverbs, composing songs, and cataloging plants and animals. But his greatest achievement was building the Temple in Jerusalem, the place of true worship. It became the symbol of God's presence in Israel--the place where God could be encountered. At its dedication, the Temple was filled with the could of God's presence, just as the Tabernacle had been generations before. God's presence in the Temple indicated that Israel had a future and that their covenant relationship with God remained intact.
Solomon the Worshiper
Solomon orchestrated a Temple dedication ceremony that celebrated the theme of God's covenant with Israel. He began his prayer of dedication by proclaiming God's work among his people, from the Exodus to his own reign, and by thanking God for fulfilling his covenant promises to Israel. Solomon humbly acknowledged God's decision to dwell among his people. He believed fervently that God, from his heavenly throne, would answer the prayers offered at this holy place of meeting. Solomon also challenged his people to remain faithful. If they should stumble, they were to return to the Temple to confess their sins. Solomon's prayer of dedication should give us direction as we seek to worship at our places of meeting.
Learning from Solomon
Worshipers today come before the throne of God much as Solomon did, although in more diverse and universal settings. The places we worship today are locations for an encounter between God and his people. God's community and Kingdom are not limited to these places, but sanctuaries are a helpful, visible sign of God's rule in our life. As we worship, we are reminded that God has granted us his covenant and that he upholds it with the same faithfulness that he once displayed to Solomon.
Following the Example
As God's people gather to hear him and worship him at special places, they share a rich tradition with God's people of the Old Testament and the historic church. That tradition is embodied in the psalms. Particular psalms provide an orderly response for worship, especially the so-called psalms of Zion (Psalms 46, 48, 76, 84, 87, and 122). These beautiful songs focus on the glory of Jerusalem and the holy mountain, Zion, which God chose as his dwelling place. Reading and meditating on these psalms over the course of a week will give you a greater understanding of how we should approach God in his dwelling place.