열왕기상 3:6-13 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:10

And the speech [Heb. thing; same word as below] pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing, [Though in a dream the judgment and will were not suspended. Our dreams accord with our waking thoughts. This would have been Solomon's choice at any time.] read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:11

And God said unto him. Because thou hast asked this thing and hast not asked for thyself long life [Heb. many days ] ; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life [ i.e; destruction in battle] of thine enemies [not so much personal enemies, like Hadad and Rezon, (Rawlinson) as military foes. The meaning is explained by the corresponding word, "honour" ( כָבוֹד glory ) in verse 13]; but hast asked [The word is repeated, according to Hebrew usage, now for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:12

Behold, I have done according to thy words [ i.e; granted thy prayer, as the next words show]: lo [Heb. behold ] 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. [Cf. 1 Chronicles 29:25 ; 2 Chronicles 9:22 . But there is no need to restrict the reference to kings and princes.] read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:13

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and honour [Heb. glory ]; so that there shall not be any among the kings lure unto thee all thy days. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:6

This great kindness - David himself had regarded this as God’s crowning mercy to him 1 Kings 1:48. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:7

See 1 Kings 2:2 note, and on the hyperbole contained in the phrase “little child,” compare Genesis 43:8; Exodus 33:11.How to go out or come in - This expression is proverbial for the active conduct of affairs. (See the marginal reference.) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:8

Compare the marginal references. Solomon regards the promises as fulfilled in the existing greatness and glory of the Jewish nation. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:9

One of the chief functions of the Oriental monarch is always to hear and decide causes. Hence, supreme magistrates were naturally called “judges.” (See the introduction to the Book of Judges.) In the minds of the Jews the “judge” and the “prince” were always closely associated, the direct cognisance of causes being constantly taken by their chief civil governors. (See Exodus 2:14; Exodus 18:16, Exo 18:22; 1 Samuel 8:20; 2 Samuel 15:2-6.)Good and bad - i. e. “right and wrong,” “justice and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:10

Although Solomon’s choice was made “in a dream” 1 Kings 3:5, we must regard it as springing from his will in some degree, and therefore as indicative of his moral character. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:11

Thine enemies - e. g. Hadad the Edomite 1 Kings 11:14-22 and Rezon the son of Eliadah 1 Kings 11:23-25, whom Solomon might well have wished to remove. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:11

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