Focus: David's son, Solomon, started out so well, seeing his need for wisdom to rule God's people. God honored and blessed Solomon. And still, Solomon's heart was slowly drawn away from God. From Israel's most financially prosperous and peace-filled 40 years, to the judgment that Israel would be split and exiled, we see what happens when God's people choose to worship something other than the only true God. And once again we see God remaining faithful to His promises. 1 Kings 3–12; Isaiah 6