What specifically turned Solomon's heart away from the Lord in his old age?
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Correct answer: His many foreign wives and their gods
Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines from foreign nations. These women influenced him to build high places for deities like Chemosh and Molech, leading to his spiritual downfall.
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