1 Kings 10-12 & Psalm 79

I has to read the passages in 1 Kings in two sittings: my eyes were heavy for a nap.
The stories in 1 Kings 10 & 11 show the stark contrast of Solomons life: wisodm without measure and foolishness that is hard to grasp. Solomon is an example of Paul's word: "Bad company corrupts good character."
I wonder when Psalm 79 was written. The last part of verse 2 makes me wonder: "the flesh of those faithful to you [was given] for the wild animals of the earth." Who were these faithful ones slain? Their bodies left to rot?
All told I spent about 20 minutes reading, not counting naptime.
Stuart