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1 Kings 3:11-13 KJV
1 Kings · chapter 3 · verses 11–13 · King James Version
11And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. 13And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.1 Kings 3:11-13 · King James Version
1 Kings 3:11-13 in context
9Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
10And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
11And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
12Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
13And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
14And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.
15And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.
Cross references
- 1 John 5:14-15
- Ecclesiastes 1:16
- Matthew 12:42
- 1 Kings 5:12
- 1 Kings 3:28
- 1 Kings 10:23-24
- Romans 8:26-27
- 2 Chronicles 2:12
- Ephesians 3:20
- Matthew 6:33
- Proverbs 3:16
- Romans 8:32
Key words (Strong's)
- understandingbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- enemiesʼôyêbhatingH341 →
- discernshâmaʻto hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etcH8085 →
- richesʻôsherwealthH6239 →
- beforepânîymthe faceH6440 →
- honourkâbôwdproperly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousnessH3519 →
- askedshâʼalto inquireH7592 →
- wordsdâbâra wordH1697 →
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