Remember when the prophet Nathan confronted David about his sin and David finally understood how bad he had been? At the time David confessed, “I have sinned against the Lord,” and Nathan replied, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die” (2 Sam. 12:13). David’s sin was forgiven. His life spared! But that doesn’t mean there weren’t consequences for his sin. The baby that David and Bathsheba made died at birth. Isn’t that so sad? But God made a promise to David. Remember that? He promised him: “Your throne shall be established forever” (7:16). To have a kingdom that lasts forever means you need a son at the very least. God always keeps his promises. Bathsheba had another baby, a boy named Solomon. Right before David died, he said to Solomon, “My son, you will sit on my throne and rule my kingdom. Walk in God’s ways. Walk before God in faithfulness with all your heart” (see 1 Kings 1:17, 30; 2:3, 4). The prophet Nathan anointed the new king, and the people shouted, “Long live King Solomon!” (1:34). Would Solomon be a good king? A bad king? A wise king? A foolish king? Or maybe a good, bad, wise, and foolish king? Let’s find out.