His heart was not wholly true to the Lord his God as was the heart of David, his father (1 Kings 11:5). He bought many horses to have a strong power (1 Kings 4:26–28 and 1 Kings 10:26–29). He had many wives who turned his heart away from the God of his father to the idols—the abominations of the nations around Israel (1 Kings 11:1–8). In Solomon’s kingdom there was so much gold that silver was no longer valued. Solomon used a lot of gold to beautify God’s house. But when God’s house was finished, the influx of gold continued (1 Kings 10:14–22). It became excessive and enchanted his heart.
14 Lorsque tu seras entré dans le pays que l'Eternel, ton Dieu, te donne, lorsque tu le posséderas, que tu y auras établi ta demeure, et que tu diras: Je veux mettre un roi sur moi, comme toutes les nations qui m'entourent,