1 Reyes 3:7-9

7 Y ahora, SEÑOR Dios mío, has hecho a tu siervo rey en lugar de mi padre David, aunque soy un muchacho y no sé cómo salir ni entrar.

8 Tu siervo está en medio de tu pueblo al cual escogiste, un pueblo inmenso que no se puede numerar ni contar por su multitud.

9 Da, pues, a tu siervo un corazón con entendimiento para juzgar a tu pueblo y para discernir entre el bien y el mal. Pues ¿quién será capaz de juzgar a este pueblo tuyo tan grande?

1 Reyes 3:7-9 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 3

This chapter relates the marriage of Solomon with Pharaoh's daughter, 1Ki 3:1; his piety and devotion, 1Ki 3:2-4; his prayer for wisdom and understanding, which was acceptable to God, who promised to grant his request, with an addition to it, 1Ki 3:5-15; an instance and proof of the wisdom given him in determining a case between two harlots brought before him, which greatly raised his reputation, and gave him reverence among his people, 1Ki 3:16-28.