1 Kings
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1 Kings 3:5
“In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.”
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1 Kings 3:5 Context
2Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days. 3And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places. 4And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar. 5In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. 6And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 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.
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¶ In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dreame by night: and God sayd, Aske what I shall giue thee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, "Ask what {you wish} Me to give you."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In Gibeon, Solomon had a vision of the Lord in a dream by night; and God said to him, Say what I am to give you.
- Basic English Bible
In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- Darby Bible
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- Webster's Bible
In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask what I shall give you."
- World English Bible
In Gibeon hath Jehovah appeared unto Solomon, in a dream of the night, and God saith, `Ask -- what do I give to thee?'
- Youngs Literal Bible
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said: 'Ask what I shall give thee.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, "Ask what {you wish} Me to give you."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In Gibeon, Solomon had a vision of the Lord in a dream by night; and God said to him, Say what I am to give you.
- Basic English Bible
In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- Darby Bible
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- Webster's Bible
In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask what I shall give you."
- World English Bible
In Gibeon hath Jehovah appeared unto Solomon, in a dream of the night, and God saith, `Ask -- what do I give to thee?'
- Youngs Literal Bible
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said: 'Ask what I shall give thee.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 3:5
3:3 Yet - Although he miscarried in the matter of high places, yet inthe general, his heart was right with God. Statutes - According to thestatutes or commands of God, which are here called the statutes ofDavid; not only because they were diligently practised by David,but also because the observation of them was so earnestly pressed uponSolomon, and fortified with David's authority and command.
3:6 Truth - In the true worship of God, in the profession, belief,practice and defence of the true religion. So truth here containsall duties to God, as righteousness doth his duties to men, anduprightness the right manner of performing both sorts of duties.With thee - That is, in thy judgment, to whom he often appealed as thewitness of his integrity.
3:7 Child - So he was in years: not above twenty years old; and withal(which he principally intends) he was raw and unexperienced, as a child, instate affairs. Go out, &c. - To govern my people, and manage affairs.