1 Kings 3:11

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

God said to him,“Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,

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Referenced Verses

  • Rom 8:26 : 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.
  • Jas 4:2-3 : 2 You desire and you do not have; you murder and envy and you cannot obtain; you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask; 3 you ask and do not receive because you ask wrongly, so you can spend it on your passions.
  • 1 Kgs 3:9 : 9 So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”
  • Ps 4:6 : 6 Many say,“Who can show us anything good?” Smile upon us, LORD!
  • Prov 16:31 : 31 Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
  • Matt 20:21-22 : 21 He said to her,“What do you want?” She replied,“Permit these two sons of mine to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” 22 Jesus answered,“You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink the cup I am about to drink?” They said to him,“We are able.”

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  • 2 Chr 1:10-12
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    92%

    10Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

    11God said to Solomon,“Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,

    12you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

  • 1 Kgs 3:5-10
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    88%

    5One night in Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said,“Tell me what I should give you.”

    6Solomon replied,“You demonstrated great loyalty to your servant, my father David, as he served you faithfully, properly, and sincerely. You have maintained this great loyalty to this day by allowing his son to sit on his throne.

    7Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in my father David’s place, even though I am only a young man and am inexperienced.

    8Your servant stands among your chosen people; they are a great nation that is too numerous to count or number.

    9So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

    10The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.

  • 1 Kgs 3:12-14
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    82%

    12I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.

    13Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request– riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.

    14If you follow my instructions by obeying my rules and regulations, just as your father David did, then I will grant you long life.”

  • 2 Chr 1:7-8
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    7That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him,“Tell me what I should give you.”

    8Solomon replied to God,“You demonstrated great loyalty to my father David and have made me king in his place.

  • 2 Chr 9:23
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    23All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

  • 1 Kgs 10:23-24
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    23King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.

    24Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

  • 1 Kgs 4:29
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    29God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

  • 2 Sam 7:21
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    21For the sake of your promise and according to your purpose you have done this great thing in order to reveal it to your servant.

  • Job 11:6
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    6and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

  • Prov 2:2-3
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    2by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

    3indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding–

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Jas 1:5
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    5But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

  • 1 Chr 22:12
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    12Only may the LORD give you insight and understanding when he places you in charge of Israel, so you may obey the law of the LORD your God.

  • 2 Chr 9:8
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    8May the LORD your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.”

  • 1 Kgs 10:9
    69%

    9May the LORD your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.”

  • Prov 1:2-3
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    69%

    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

    3To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.

  • Ps 21:4
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    4He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • 1 Kgs 3:28
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    28When 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.

  • Ezek 28:4
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    4By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

  • 1 Chr 29:19
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    19Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations.”

  • Ps 21:2
    68%

    2You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request.(Selah)

  • 1 Chr 17:19
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    19O LORD, for the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing in order to reveal your greatness.

  • Job 38:36
    68%

    36Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

  • Prov 30:7
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    7Two things I have asked from you; do not refuse me before I die:

  • Prov 4:7
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    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 2:10-11
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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

    11Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,

  • Job 15:8
    67%

    8Do you listen in on God’s secret council? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?

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    67%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 9:11
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    11For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

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    3How you have advised the one without wisdom, and abundantly revealed your insight!

  • Prov 19:8
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    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.