1 Kings 3:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.

I have done

I have given

Neither

Matthew 12:42

Colossians 2:3

General references

Proverbs 1:2

Ecclesiastes 2:9

Luke 12:31

Bible References

I have done

Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

Before they even call out, I will respond; while they are still speaking, I will hear.

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings.

And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

I have given

When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed supernatural wisdom to make judicial decisions.

Do to him what you think is appropriate, but don't let him live long and die a peaceful death.

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

So the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. And Hiram and Solomon were at peace and made a treaty.

Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.

God said to Solomon, "Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,

Huram also said, "Worthy of praise is the Lord God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.

She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.

For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.

Neither

The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon -- and now, something greater than Solomon is here!

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

General references

To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:

Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.