Did Solomon Go to Heaven?

Answer: Yes, he did.

Solomon’s major failure was being influenced by his foreign wives to build altars for other gods (1 Kings 11:3, 13, NIV). However, the Scriptures do not indicate that this sin was continuous to the point of completely abandoning the Lord, nor that Solomon committed an unforgivable sin. It is clear that Solomon repented.

When we read the book of Ecclesiastes—written in his later years—we see a man reflecting honestly on his life. He acknowledges many things he once thought were worthwhile, only to realize in the end they were meaningless, “like chasing after the wind” (Ecclesiastes 1:14, ESV). This demonstrates Solomon’s spiritual growth and understanding that true fulfillment is found only in fearing God and keeping His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

Moreover, Solomon is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:6-7), showing that he was not among the lost. Therefore, we cannot say Solomon went to hell, even though the Bible does not explicitly say where he repented.

The key lesson we learn from Solomon’s mistake is the importance of obedience. Scripture declares,

“To obey is better than sacrifice” (1 Samuel 15:22, NIV)

If Solomon had obeyed God’s command not to marry foreign women who would turn his heart away (Deuteronomy 7:3-4), he would have avoided this downfall.

Solomon was initially very wise, but in his old age, he was deceived by the enemy. Some sins are prepared by Satan over time, with early compromises paving the way for later downfall.

Therefore, obey every command of God—even the small or seemingly easy ones. God sees the end from the beginning, but we see only the present moment. Stand firmly on God’s Word, not on your own opinions or feelings. That is how you overcome the devil.

If wise men like Solomon were trapped, how much more reason for us not to neglect the conviction of the Holy Spirit urging us to repent and turn from sin.

May the Lord help us to obey and fear Him all our days.