Demons resemble man in these respects, they eat and drink, are fruitful and multiply, and die. But they also somewhat resemble angels in so far as they have wings, flying to and fro all the world over like angels, and knowing a little of the secrets of the higher spheres--not quite as much as angels, but generally the fate of men is known to them. Hence Ashmedai knew the fate of those he met on his way to Jerusalem---The Temple in Jerusalem is built and King Solomon's wisdom is renowned, until the demon king, Ashmedai, steals his throne with a clever trick. Although Solomon eventually regains his kingdom, his life is never the same.