Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 3:1-28
Solomon’s wisdom (3:1-28)David’s power had come through war and conquest; Solomon’s came through clever commercial and political agreements with neighbouring countries. Solomon gave impressive public display of his loyalty to God, but he ignored God’s warnings when he saw advantages to be gained through foreign alliances. His marriage to the daughter of Pharaoh guaranteed peace for Israel in a region where Egypt was the chief power, but it probably required Solomon to pay respect to Egypt’s... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Kings 3:27-28
1 Kings 3:27-28. She is the mother As is evident from her natural affection to the child, which she had rather have given away from her than destroyed. Wisdom of God Divine wisdom, with which God had inspired him for the government of his people. read more