imperfect?) example. In addition to mentioning his past achievements, 1 Kings 9 also lists his future accomplishments in commerce, politics, and military defense. Over the course of his reign, Solomon did all the things that kings hope to do. But no matter what else he accomplished in life, the most important thing he did was to make his daily choice for or against God. Consider a few of Solomon’s many notable accomplishments. The man was a success at international trade: Hiram king of Tyre had supplied Solomon