1 Kings 3:28

KJV1611 – Modern English

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had made; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of the king, for they saw that he had the wisdom of God to administer justice.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And all Israel{H3478} heard{H8085} of the judgment{H4941} which the king{H4428} had judged;{H8199} and they feared{H3372} the king:{H6440} for they saw{H7200} that the wisdom{H2451} of God{H430} was in him,{H7130} to do{H6213} justice.{H4941}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And all Israel{H3478} heard{H8085}{(H8799)} of the judgment{H4941} which the king{H4428} had judged{H8199}{(H8804)}; and they feared{H3372}{(H8799)} the king{H6440}: for they saw{H7200}{(H8804)} that the wisdom{H2451} of God{H430} was in him{H7130}, to do{H6213}{(H8800)} judgment{H4941}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And all Israel herde of this iudgment that the kynge had geuen: and they feared the kynge, for they sawe that ye wysdome of God was in him to kepe iudgmet.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And all Israel heard the iudgement, which the King had iudged, and they feared the King: for they sawe that the wisedome of God was in him to doe iustice.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And all they of Israel hearde of the iudgement which the king had iudged, and feared the king: for they sawe that the wysdome of God was in him to do iustice.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God [was] in him, to do judgment.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And all Israel hear of the judgment that the king hath judged, and fear because of the king, for they have seen that the wisdom of God `is' in his heart, to do judgment.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And news of this decision which the king had made went through all Israel; and they had fear of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to give decisions.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed divine wisdom to make judicial decisions.

Referenced Verses

  • Col 2:3 : 3 In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Ezra 7:25 : 25 And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, set magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of your God; and teach those who do not know them.
  • Ps 72:2 : 2 He shall judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice.
  • Ps 72:4 : 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall crush the oppressor.
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 My son, fear the LORD and the king; do not associate with those given to change.
  • Eccl 7:19 : 19 Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men in the city.
  • Dan 2:21 : 21 And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings and sets up kings: he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who know understanding.
  • Dan 2:47 : 47 The king answered and said to Daniel, Truly, your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing you could reveal this secret.
  • Dan 5:11 : 11 There is a man in your kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar your father, the king, I say, your father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers.
  • 1 Cor 1:24 : 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—
  • Exod 14:31 : 31 And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.
  • Josh 4:14 : 14 On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.
  • 1 Sam 12:18 : 18 So Samuel called to the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.
  • 1 Kgs 3:9-9 : 9 Therefore give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil: for who is able to judge this your great people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said to him, Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to your words: lo, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like you before you, nor shall any arise like unto you.
  • 1 Chr 29:24 : 24 And all the leaders, and the mighty men, and also all the sons of King David, submitted themselves to Solomon the king.

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