1 Kings 3:11
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Behold, I have done according to thy words,.... Expressed in his request: he not only promised he would grant him it,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thine enemies - e. g. Hadad the Edomite 1Ki 11:14-22 and Rezon the son of Eliadah 1Ki 11:23-25, whom Solomon might well…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 3:5-15
We have here an account of a gracious visit which God paid to Solomon, and the communion he had with God in it, which…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
to discern judgement Literally,-to hear judgement." The word is the same as in 1Ki 3:9, where see note.
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