How did Solomon and building projects help hurt Israel?

King Solomon's ambitious building projects contributed to the burden of heavy taxation and forced labor placed on the Israelite people, straining their economic well-being and fostering discontent among his subjects. While the construction of significant monuments, like the First Temple and his elaborate palace, might have symbolized grandeur and prestige, they came at a high price. This discontent sowed the seeds of social instability that later played a role in the division of the United Kingdom of Israel during the reign of his son, Rehoboam.