1 Kings 3:28

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When 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.

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  • Col 2:3 : 3 In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Ezra 7:25 : 25 And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, are to appoint judges and magistrates who can judge all the people in the region beyond the River—all those who know the laws of your God. And for anyone who does not know them, you shall teach them.
  • Ps 72:2 : 2 He will judge your people with righteousness and your afflicted ones with justice.
  • Ps 72:4 : 4 He will judge the poor of the people, save the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor.
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 Fear the LORD, my son, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels.
  • Eccl 7:19 : 19 Wisdom makes a wise person stronger than ten rulers in a city.
  • Dan 2:21 : 21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
  • Dan 2:47 : 47 The king spoke to Daniel, saying, "Truly, your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery."
  • Dan 5:11 : 11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners.
  • 1 Cor 1:24 : 24 But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
  • Exod 14:31 : 31 When Israel saw the mighty hand of the LORD displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and put their trust in Him and in Moses, His servant.
  • Josh 4:14 : 14 On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses.
  • 1 Sam 12:18 : 18 So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day, and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.
  • 1 Kgs 3:9-9 : 9 So 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? 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this. 11 God 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, 12 behold, 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.
  • 1 Chr 29:24 : 24 All the officials, the mighty men, and all of King David’s sons pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

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