Solomon's Song Author:Roberta Kells Dorr When drought and famine strike Judea, David's people wonder if he has become too old to rule. Solomon and his mother, Bathsheba, are sent to find a new addition to David's harem. During their search, Solomon falls in love with Shulamit, only to have her chosen as his father's bride. Solomon is heartbroken, but Bathsheba has plans of her own.