King David, nearing death, instructs Solomon to follow God's laws and be strong, and Solomon becomes king after David's death. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter, receives wisdom and wealth from the Lord, and builds a vast kingdom, including the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. However, Solomon's many foreign wives lead him to worship their gods, and the Lord tells him that He will tear the kingdom from his hand and give it to his servant. The kingdom is eventually divided, with Rehoboam reigning over Judah and Jeroboam reigning over Israel, leading to a series of events involving the rise and fall of various kings, prophets, and leaders, including Elijah and Elisha, who call the kings and people to repentance and warn them of God's judgment.