Prince of Peace

For he had dominion over all the region west of the Euphrates from Tiphsah to Gaza, over all the kings west of the Euphrates. And he had peace on all sides around him. And Judah and Israel lived in safety, from Dan even to Beersheba, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, all the days of Solomon.
1Kings 24:24-25 ESV

One of the hallmarks of Solomon's reign was peace. His name 'Solomon' is derived from the Hebrew word for peace, "Shalom."

In Hebrew, the concept of shalom meant much more than the word peace does in English. It was more than just the absence of conflict. It meant wholeness, completeness, health and soundness of body. It represented every part in place and in harmony. It was, and still is, used as a greeting.

We see this in Solomon's reign. The shalom of his rule meant more than just an absence of war with the surrounding nations. It meant every individual was in the right place and functioning properly.

Solomon and his reign, however great, is just a type and a shadow of Christ, our prince of peace, and his kingdom. His shalom means the same to us. Not just an absence of conflict between brothers, but health and soundness in the body: both individually and corporately. 

The greatest manifestation of Christ's peace in the church is when every member finds their place and function.