1Ki 11:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3-4 : Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. These women influenced him and turned his heart away from God (1 Kings 11:3 ). As he grew older, he stopped being faithful and serious about worshipping the Lord . His heart was not perfect with God, and he did not follow Him fully like his father David did (1 Kings 11:4 ). Solomon’s love for his wives was stronger than his love for God, and he lost his first love and zeal.

‏ 1 Kings 11:3

v. 3-4: Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. These women influenced him and turned his heart away from God (1 Kings 11:3 ^a). As he grew older, he stopped being faithful and serious about worshipping the Lord. His heart was not perfect with God, and he did not follow Him fully like his father David did (1 Kings 11:4 ^b). Solomon’s love for his wives was stronger than his love for God, and he lost his first love and zeal.