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Ellen White does not explicitly state whether Solomon was ultimately saved or lost. However, her writings reveal a complex picture of his spiritual journey that shows both his remarkable beginning and his tragic fall. In one passage, Ellen White describes Solomon's early relationship with God in positive terms: "Solomon called himself the Lord's servant, pleased that he could sustain this relation to the King of kings" (12MR 100.4). This shows his initial devotion and humility before God when he began his reign. However, Ellen White also addresses Solomon's apostasy with sobering clarity. She wrote: Solomon at one time, as he entered upon his work, had remarkable manifestations of divine power. He was employed to build the temple of God and he offered a most remarkable prayer at its dedication and yet he could and did forsake the very temple to worship idols" (1888 261.3). This statement emphasizes that despite receiving extraordinary divine revelations and blessings, Solomon ultimately turned away from God to worship idols. The key point Ellen White makes is that even remarkable spiritual experiences and divine manifestations do not guarantee salvation if a person later forsakes God. She uses Solomon as an example of how this light did not save them— meaning that past spiritual experiences cannot save someone who turns away from God. Ellen White does not provide a definitive answer about Solomon's eternal destiny. Her focus is on using his life as a warning that no amount of past blessing or spiritual privilege can substitute for continued faithfulness to God. The question of whether Solomon repented before his death and was ultimately saved remains unaddressed in the documents provided. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What does Ellen White say about the possibility of apostasy after receiving great spiritual light? • How does Ellen White describe the consequences of Solomon's idolatry on Israel? • What counsel does Ellen White give about maintaining faithfulness despite past spiritual experiences? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=Does+Ellen+white+say+that+king+Solomon+was+a+saved+man%3F)