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That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
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Solomon answered, "You have been very kind to my father David, and you have made me king in his place.
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Now, Lord God, may your promise to my father David come true. You have made me king of a people who are as many as the dust of the earth.
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Now give me wisdom and knowledge so I can lead these people in the right way, because no one can rule them without your help."
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God said to Solomon, "You have not asked for wealth or riches or honor, or for the death of your enemies, or for a long life. But since you have asked for wisdom and knowledge to lead my people, over whom I have made you king,