The Navi negatively describes Shlomo. He was criticized for the number of wives he wedded, which the people thought was a cause for his swayed heart. He was criticized for not following the proper Derech Hashem, as his father properly had before him. Hashem was disappointed with Shlomo because he was serving other gods. Even though Shlomo’s heart was not specifically swayed by his wives, he was blamed for their actions. He did not prevent his wives from serving other gods. For this reason, it was as if he worshipped other gods.
Shlomo’s reason he had for marrying his many wives was to make a Kiddush Hashem throughout the nations. Shlomo thought that if he would prevent them from worshipping idols, he may lose his wives and the Kiddush Hashem
Shlomo’s reason he had for marrying his many wives was to make a Kiddush Hashem throughout the nations. Shlomo thought that if he would prevent them from worshipping idols, he may lose his wives and the Kiddush Hashem