14 And the Lord raised up an adversary against Solomon, Hadad the E'domite; he was of the royal house in Edom.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14

Commentary on 1 Kings 11:14-25

(Read 1 Kings 11:14-25)

While Solomon kept close to God and to his duty, there was no enemy to give him uneasiness; but here we have an account of two. If against us, he can make us fear even the least, and the very grasshopper shall be a burden. Though they were moved by principles of ambition or revenge, God used them to correct Solomon.