1 Kings 3:28

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Kings 3:16-28

An instance is here given of Solomon's wisdom, to show that the grant lately made him had a real effect upon him. The proof is fetched, not from the mysteries of state and the policies of the council-board, though there no doubt he excelled, but from the trial and determination of a cause between party and party, which princes, though they devolve them upon their judges, must not think it below them to take cognizance of. Observe, I. The case opened, not by lawyers, but by the parties... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 3:28

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged ,.... In the above case; the decision of it was divulged throughout the land, and the fame of it was spread everywhere: and they feared the king ; reverenced him as a wise, judicious, and faithful king, and feared to do anything of a criminal nature, as perceiving that he was so sagacious and penetrating, that he would discover it quickly, and bring them to shame and punishment: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Kings 3:28

They feared the king - This decision proved that they could not impose upon him; and they were afraid to do those things which might bring them before his judgment-seat. They saw that the wisdom of God was in him - They perceived that he was taught of God, judged impartially, and could not be deceived. What was done to the other woman we are not told; justice certainly required that she should be punished for her lies and fraud. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Kings 3:28

And an Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged, and they feared the king [ i.e; were impressed and awed by his almost supernatural penetration. Bähr refers to Luke 4:36 ; Luke 8:25 ], for they saw that the wisdom of God [for which he asked ( Luke 8:9 ) and which God gave ; before him the two harlots and the helpless child—carries our thoughts to a day of storm and cloud, a day of darkness and dread, when the "Son of Man shall sit upon the throne of His glory," with... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Kings 3:28

The wisdom of God - i. e. “Divine wisdom,” “a wisdom given by God” 1 Kings 3:12. The ready tact and knowledge of human nature exhibited in this pattern judgment, and its special fitness to impress Orientals, have generally been admitted. read more

Joseph Benson

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

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 3:28

wisdom of God = Divine wisdom. Genitive of Character. See App-17 , and compare note on 1 Kings 3:9 above. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 3:16-28

1 Kings 3:16-28. Then came there two women, &c.— See Jos 2:1 respecting the word זנות zonoth rendered harlots. Solomon knew at once, that the only sign whereby to discover the true mother, would be her affection and compassionate tenderness for her child; and therefore, in order to distinguish between the two, his business was to make trial of this. And if we suppose, that when he commanded the child to be divided he spake with a sedate countenance and seeming earnestness, as the true... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Kings 3:16-28

God’s provision of Wisdom 3:16-28This incident demonstrates that God did indeed give Solomon the unusual wisdom He had promised (1 Kings 3:28). [Note: Wiseman, pp. 85-86, wrote a short note on the wisdom that is in view here.] The writer did not specify when during Solomon’s reign this event took place, but probably it occurred shortly after God appeared to the king at Gibeon (1 Kings 3:4-15)."The chronology of the reign of Solomon does not pose nearly the difficulty as does that of David. With... read more

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