Parallel Verses
NET Bible
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.
New American Standard Bible
When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had
King James Version
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
Holman Bible
All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God’s wisdom
International Standard Version
When this decision that the king had handed down was announced, everybody in Israel was amazed at the king, because they all saw that God's wisdom was in him, enabling him to administer justice.
A Conservative Version
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged. And they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
American Standard Version
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
Amplified
When all [the people of] Israel heard about the judgment which the king had made, they [were in awe and reverently] feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was within him to administer justice.
Bible in Basic English
And news of this decision which the king had made went through all Israel; and they had fear of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to give decisions.
Darby Translation
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
Julia Smith Translation
And all Israel will hear the judgment which the king judged, and they will be afraid of the face of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of Jehovah was in the midst of him to do judgment
King James 2000
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When all of Israel heard the judgment that the king had rendered, they {stood in awe} of the king, because they realized that the wisdom of God was in him to execute justice.
Modern King James verseion
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged. And they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged and feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.
New Heart English Bible
All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
The Emphasized Bible
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had delivered, and they stood in awe before the king, - for they saw, that, the wisdom of God, was in him, to execute justice.
Webster
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
World English Bible
All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
Youngs Literal Translation
And all Israel hear of the judgment that the king hath judged, and fear because of the king, for they have seen that the wisdom of God is in his heart, to do judgment.
Themes
Arbitration » Instances of » The two harlots in the presence of king solomon
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Magistrates » Should » Judge wisely
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » The true mother of the infant brought to solomon
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Solomon » Judgment
Solomon » His wisdom see » In judicial insight
Solomon » Justice of, illustrated in his judgment of the two prostitutes
Interlinear
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Mishpat
Shaphat
Yare'
Paniym
Ra'ah
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 3:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Wisdom Tested: The Two Prostitutes
27 The king responded, "Give the first woman the living child; don't kill him. She is the mother." 28 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.
Cross References
Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Ezra 7:25
"Now you, Ezra, in keeping with the wisdom of your God which you possess, appoint judges and court officials who can arbitrate cases on behalf of all the people who are in Trans-Euphrates who know the laws of your God. Those who do not know this law should be taught.
Exodus 14:31
When Israel saw the great power that the Lord had exercised over the Egyptians, they feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.
Joshua 4:14
That day the Lord brought honor to Joshua before all Israel. They respected him all his life, just as they had respected Moses.
1 Samuel 12:18
So Samuel called to the Lord, and the Lord made it thunder and rain that day. All the people were very afraid of both the Lord and Samuel.
1 Kings 3:9-12
So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours."
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David's sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
Psalm 72:2
Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.
Psalm 72:4
He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.
Proverbs 24:21
Fear the Lord, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.
Daniel 2:21
He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
Daniel 2:47
The king replied to Daniel, "Certainly your God is a God of gods and Lord of kings and revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery!"
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in your kingdom who has within him a spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, he proved to have insight, discernment, and wisdom like that of the gods. King Nebuchadnezzar your father appointed him chief of the magicians, astrologers, wise men, and diviners.
1 Corinthians 1:24
But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:30
He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,