1 Kings
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1 Kings 3:10
“And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.”
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1 Kings 3:10 Context
7And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. 8And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. 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.
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Other Translations
And the speach pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now these words and Solomon's request were pleasing to the Lord.
- Basic English Bible
And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- Darby Bible
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- Webster's Bible
The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- World English Bible
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now these words and Solomon's request were pleasing to the Lord.
- Basic English Bible
And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- Darby Bible
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- Webster's Bible
The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- World English Bible
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 3:10
3:8 In the midst - Is set over them to rule and guide them.A metaphor from the overseer of divers workmen, who usually is in the midstof them, that he may the better observe how each of them discharges hisoffice. Chosen - Thy peculiar people, whom thou takest special care of,and therefore wilt expect a more punctual account of my government of them.
3:9 An understanding heart - Whereby I may both clearly discern, andfaithfully perform all the parts of my duty: for both these are spoken ofin scripture, as the effects of a good understanding; and he that lives inthe neglect of his duties, or the practice of wickedness, is called afool, and one void of understanding. Discern - Namely in causesand controversies among my people; that I may not through mistake, orprejudice, or passion, give wrong sentences, and call evil good, orgood evil. Absalom, that was a fool, wished himself a judge:Solomon, that was a wise man, trembles at the undertaking. The moreknowing and considerate men are, the more jealous they are of themselves.