So God said to him, "Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies--but you have asked for discernment to administer justice-- Cross References James 4:3And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures. 1 Kings 3:10 Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 2 Chronicles 1:11 God said to Solomon, "Since this was in your heart and you have not requested riches or wealth or glory or the death of your enemies--and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king-- Jeremiah 45:5 But as for you, do you seek great things for yourself? Stop seeking! For I will bring disaster on every living creature, declares the LORD, but wherever you go I will grant your life as plunder." Chapter Outline 1. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter2. High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon 5. Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him, 10. preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor 16. Solomon's judgment makes him renowned Jump to Previous Administering Death Discern Discernment Enemies Justice Life Riches Right Thyself Understand Understanding WealthJump to Next Administering Death Discern Discernment Enemies Justice Life Riches Right Thyself Understand Understanding Wealth |
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