1 Kings 3:11-15

11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice,

12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings.

14 And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.”

15 Then Solomon awoke—and he realized it had been a dream. He returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord’s covenant and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then he gave a feast for all his court.

1 Kings 3:11-15 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.

Cross References

• 1. James 4:3
• 2. 1 Chronicles 22:12
• 3. 1 John 5:14-15
• 4. S 2 Samuel 14:20; 1Ki 4:29,30,31; 1 Kings 5:12; 1 Kings 10:23; Ecclesiastes 1:16
• 5. Matthew 6:33; Ephesians 3:20
• 6. 1 Kings 4:21-24; Pr 3:1-2,16; Proverbs 8:18
• 7. 1 Kings 10:23; 2 Chronicles 9:22; Nehemiah 13:26
• 8. ver 6; 1 Kings 9:4; Psalms 25:13; Psalms 101:2; Psalms 128:1; Pr 3:1-2,16
• 9. Psalms 61:6; Psalms 91:16
• 10. S Genesis 28:16; Genesis 41:7
• 11. ver 5
• 12. Leviticus 6:8-13; 1 Kings 8:65
• 13. Leviticus 7:11-21; Mark 6:21
• 14. Esther 1:3,9; Esther 2:18; Esther 5:8; Esther 6:14; Esther 9:17; Daniel 5:1