The inspired historians of the Old Testament used David as a “measuring stick” in describing the character of several kings.  Asa (1 Kgs 15:11), Hezekiah (2 Kgs 18:3), and Josiah (2 Kgs 22:2) measured up to David, while Solomon (1 Kgs 11:4-6), Jeroboam (1 Kgs 14:8). and Abijam (1 Kgs 15:3) fell short of David.