I Kings 3:9
The Scripture
(9) Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Solomon begins his long reign and is given the command to build a temple for the Lord. He is described as a wise and just king who receives divine guidance. The focus is on the foundation of the temple and the establishment of Solomon's rule.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Chronicles 22:12I Chronicles 29:19II Chronicles 1:10Psalms 119:34Psalms 119:73Psalms 119:144Proverbs 2:3Proverbs 2:4Proverbs 2:5Proverbs 2:6Proverbs 2:7Proverbs 2:8
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 18:22Judges 2:18Judges 11:27I Samuel 2:25I Samuel 24:15Psalms 7:8