열왕기상 3:6-13 KRV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 3:9

Give - an understanding heart to judge thy people - He did not ask wisdom in general, but the true science of government. This wisdom he sought, and this wisdom he obtained. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 3:12

I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart - I have given thee a capacious mind, one capable of knowing much: make a proper use of thy powers, under the direction of my Spirit, and thou shalt excel in wisdom all that have gone before thee; neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. But, query, Was not all this conditional? If he should walk in his ways, and keep his statutes and commandments, 1 Kings 3:14 . Was it not to depend upon his proper use of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:5-15

God's Gifts and Solomon's Choice. "And God said, Ask what I shall give thee," etc. "Happy Solomon!" we exclaim, as we read these words. He had all that earth could give already—youth, wealth, prosperity. glory, greatness. He stood already on the topmost pinnacle of human felicity. And now Heaven offers him his choice of blessings; now the treasure house of the infinite God is opened, and he is bidden to take what he will. Behold the favourite of Heaven! It is indeed true "there was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:5-16

A wise prayer. Gibeon, the scene of this incident, was one of the "high places" of the land. Worship in high places had been forbidden. Law against it not rigidly enforced until the place was chosen "where the Lord would cause his name to dwell." That Solomon's act in sacrificing at Gibeon was not condemned is proved by his being favoured with this direct Divine communication. Every scene of real worship may become the scene of special Divine manifestation. "The Lord appeared unto Solomon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:6

And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto [Heb. wrought with ] thy servant David my father great mercy [marg; favour ] according as he walked Before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee [cf. 2 Kings 20:3 , where Hezekiah uses much the same language of himself. Also 2 Kings 11:4 ], and thou hast kept for him this great kindness [Heb. favour ; same word as above. David himself had regarded this as a singular mercy ( 1 Kings 1:48 )], ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:6-7

The reverent prayer of a royal petitioner. Solomon had a more peaceful reign and greater outward glory than David. Yet much is said in Scripture about the father, and little about the son. This revelation of God's truth about men and things is less concerned with splendid surroundings than with secret struggles. Few, if any, are made great by splendour. Hence a few verses suffice to tell of Solomon's ships and palaces, and gold and ivory; but many chapters are devoted to accounts of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:7

And now, O Lord my Cod, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father; and I am but [Heb. and I … ] a little child: [These words are generally understood as indicating Solomon's humility rather than his age. No doubt, there is some exaggeration in the expression, which manifestly is not to be taken au pied de la lettre; at the same time it is questionable whether such words would be used of himself by a young man of twenty, which Solomon is commonly supposed to have been.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:8

And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen [see Deuteronomy 7:6 ], a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. [The promises of Genesis 13:16 ; Genesis 15:5 , lived in the thoughts and language of the Jews, and were doubtless the original of this expression. Cf. also Numbers 23:10 .] read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:9

Give therefore thy servant an understanding [Heb. hearing. Cf. verse 11 (Heb. "to hear judgment.") The idea is not docility, as the Vulg. ( cor docile ) , but discrimination, penetration. Cf. 2 Samuel 14:17 (Heb.); Philippians 1:9 , Philippians 1:10 (marg.)] heart [ i.e; a judicial mind. The "hearing heart" was desired, not that it might "give heed to the law" (Keil), but to qualify him] to Judge thy people [The Hebrew king, like most ancient monarchs, was supreme judge... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:9-13

The wisdom of Solomon's choice. Solomon was never more kingly than when he made this choice. Subsequently he became enervated by prosperity, corrupted by heathen associations, etc; but now he ruled as a king over himself. The bright promise of life is often gradually overcast, till it ends in the gloom of a hopeless night. Examples from Scripture, e.g; Saul the King, Esau. It is well to know the kind of choice that "pleased the Lord." In Solomon's there was true wisdom, for it had... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 3:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 3:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:5-15

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:5-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:9-13

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