Queen Sheba visits Solomon, confirming his wisdom, wealth, and splendor. Many other kings seek his counsel and lavish him with gifts, feeding his ego. However, Solomon's downfall begins when he falls for foreign women who worship false gods, leading him away from the one true God. In pride, he believes he can make his own rules, ultimately forsaking God's guidance. As a consequence, Solomon loses God's protection, as his kingdom fractures with his son Rehoboam's coronation. This story underscores the importance of staying under God's protection and not straying from His ways.