Solomon's faith in the Lord ultimately led to the building of the Temple that his father David began preparing for during his reign. God is proud of Solomon and gives him wisdom, making him the wisest man who ever lived. Unfortunately, once again, a man decided to follow his own heart instead of listening to God. Solomon ended up marrying 700 women from all nations, ultimately turning his heart from his God to follow the other gods that these women he married worshiped. This ultimately led to God's displeasure and Israel losing God's blessing under Solomon, which ultimately led to the division of the