1 Kings 3:10

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The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.

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  • Prov 15:8 : 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

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  • 1 Kgs 3:11-14
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    11God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life, wealth for yourself, or the death of your enemies, but for discernment in administering justice,

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

    13I have also given you what you did not ask for: both wealth and honor, so that in your lifetime no king will compare to you.

    14If you walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and commandments as your father David did, then I will prolong your days.

  • 2 Chr 1:10-12
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    10Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?

    11God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king—

    12Therefore wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you wealth, possessions, and honor, such as no king before you ever had and none after you will have."

  • 1 Kgs 3:5-9
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    5At Gibeon, the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream during the night, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."

    6Solomon replied, "You have shown great lovingkindness to your servant, my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. You have continued this great kindness to him by giving him a son to sit on his throne this day."

    7Now, LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, but I am only a young and inexperienced servant who does not know how to carry out his duties.

    8Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or record.

    9So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between good and evil, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?

  • 2 Chr 1:7-8
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    7That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."

    8Solomon replied to God, "You have shown great lovingkindness to my father David and have made me king in his place.

  • 1 Kgs 10:23-24
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    23King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.

    24The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

  • 2 Chr 9:23
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    23All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

  • 1 Chr 29:19
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    19And give my son Solomon an undivided heart to keep your commandments, your statutes, and your decrees, and to carry out all these plans, building the temple for which I have made preparations.

  • 1 Kgs 5:7-8
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    7These officers provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table, each during his assigned month, without fail.

    8They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the proper places, each officer according to his duty.

  • 1 Kgs 10:8-9
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    8How happy your people must be! How blessed your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

    9Praise be to the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD's eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to uphold justice and righteousness.

  • 2 Chr 9:7-8
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    7How blessed are your men, and how blessed are these servants who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

    8May the LORD your God be praised! He delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king for the LORD your God. Because of His love for Israel and His desire to uphold them forever, He has made you king over them to govern with justice and righteousness.

  • 1 Kgs 10:13
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    13King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, in addition to what he had already given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own land with her attendants.

  • 2 Chr 9:3
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    3When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon and the house he had built,

  • 2 Chr 2:11-12
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    11Hiram said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself."

    12Now I have sent you a skilled and insightful craftsman, Huram-Abi.

  • 1 Kgs 9:3
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    3The LORD said to him, 'I have heard your prayer and your plea that you made before Me. I have consecrated this temple you have built by putting My name there forever, and My eyes and My heart will always be there.'

  • 2 Chr 7:12
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    12Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said to him: "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.

  • 1 Kgs 9:1
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    1When Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and everything he desired to accomplish,

  • 1 Kgs 6:11
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    11Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:

  • 1 Kgs 10:3-4
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    3Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing too difficult for the king to explain to her.

    4When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

  • 2 Chr 9:12
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    12King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, in addition to what she had brought to the king. Then she turned and went back to her own land with her servants.

  • 2 Sam 7:21
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    21Because of your word and according to your own heart, you have done all this great thing to make your servant know it.

  • Neh 2:4
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    4The king said to me, "What is it you want?" Then I prayed to the God of heaven,

  • Ps 21:2
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    2LORD, in Your strength the king rejoices, and in Your salvation, how greatly he exults!

  • 1 Kgs 5:12
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    12He spoke three thousand proverbs and composed one thousand five songs.

  • 1 Kgs 2:20
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    20She said, 'I have one small request to make of you. Do not refuse me.' The king replied, 'Ask, my mother, for I will not refuse you.'

  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • 1 Chr 29:25
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    25The LORD greatly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and gave him royal majesty greater than that of any king before him in Israel.

  • 1 Kgs 3:28
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    28When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of the king, for they saw that he had the wisdom of God to administer justice.

  • 1 Chr 17:19
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    19LORD, for the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing and revealed all these great promises.

  • Prov 2:10
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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

  • 1 Chr 29:23
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    23So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all of Israel obeyed him.

  • 1 Chr 17:25-26
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    25You, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him. That is why your servant has found the courage to pray before you.

    26And now, LORD, you are God, and you have made this good promise concerning your servant.

  • 1 Kgs 2:16
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    16'Now I have one request to make of you; do not refuse me.' And she said, 'Speak.'