1 Kings 3:9 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Kings 3:9

7 Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a ^alittle child; I do not know how ^bto go out or come in.

8 And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You ^ahave chosen, a great people, too ^bnumerous to be numbered or counted.

9 ^aTherefore give to Your servant an¹ understanding heart ^bto judge Your people, that I may ^cdiscern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”

10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

11 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have ^anot 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,

12 ^abehold, I have done according to your words; ^bsee, 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.

13 And I have also ^agiven you what you have not asked: both ^briches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days.

14 So ^aif you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments, ^bas your father David walked, then I will ^clengthen your days.”

<< 1 Kings 3:8

1 Kings 3:10 >>

Definitions of words in 1 Kings 3:9:

Able {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Evil {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

For {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Give {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Good {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Heart {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Heart {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Judge {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Judge {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

People {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Servant {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing 1 Kings 3:9:

Divination {I.S.B.E.}
Intercession {I.S.B.E.}
Wisdom Of Solomon, The {I.S.B.E.}

<< 1 Kings 3:8

1 Kings 3:10 >>

Join 137,305+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

A Verse and a Thought,Every Morning

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning