What does the Bible say about the authority of Solomon?

In 1 Kings 2, Solomon's authority as king is presented as crucial not only for Israel but as a typological representation of the authority of Christ. Solomon’s throne signifies a divine mandate, and he is portrayed as carrying out God's judgment, reflecting the greater reality that all judgment has been committed to the Son, Jesus Christ (John 5:22). Thus, allegiance to Solomon was synonymous with allegiance to God's anointed king, just as for Christians, allegiance to Christ determines one's eternal destiny, signifying the life and death importance of recognizing His sovereign rule over all.