You have heard that Solomon asked God for wisdom, or as the biblical text states it, understanding and discernment. What we also need to know is that for which Solomon did not ask, as God Himself said to Solomon,

Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you. And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days. So if you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days” (1 Kings 3:11–14).

Solomon did not ask for long life, riches, or the life of his enemies, and that impressed God. Therefore, He blessed the new king with understanding and judgment, as well as riches and honor, and if he obeyed the Lord, Solomon would have long life.

Solomon understood what was important to God, and so the king made it important to himself, and he found success.