Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 3:7-9
1 Kings 3:7-9. I am but a little child, &c.— It is plain that Solomon means here, that he was only a little child, a mere infant, in understanding and abilities, to guide and govern so great a people. See Psalms 131:2. Houbigant observes, that the phrase, ובא צאת tseth vabo, to go out or come in, is not only a Hebraism frequent in the sacred writings, but also a similitude taken from a little child, yet unable to walk firmly, and ignorant of all things; such as Solomon professes himself to... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 3:9
Give. Compare 2 Chronicles 1:10 . understanding = hearing. Solomon began by asking wisdom from God. Rehoboam (his son) began by asking counsel from man (1 Kings 12:6 , 1 Kings 12:8 ). read more