Unlike David, we don't know very many details of Solomon's life as king.  His major accomplishment was to build the temple, and his major characteristic was great wisdom in administering God's nation of Israel.  In a way, he was what a successful king, that also serves God, might look like - successful, but in a worldly way.  While David's life focused on struggle and reliance on God, worship of the Lord, and fierce loyalty, Solomon's likfe is typified by worldly success, money, intelligence, beautiful women, possession, leisure and power.

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