1 Kings 3:12

God grants Solomon a wise and understanding heart beyond anyone before or after him. The gift makes Solomon uniquely wise among men.

Cross-references · 19

• 1 Jn 5:14–15And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
• Eccl 1:16I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”
• Matt 12:42The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.
• 1 Kgs 5:12And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
• 1 Kgs 10:23–24So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
• 1 Kgs 3:28When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
• Rom 8:26–27In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.
• Isa 65:24Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
• Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
• 2 Chr 2:12And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
• Col 2:3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
• 1 Kgs 2:9Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”
• 1 Kgs 2:6So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
• Eccl 1:13And I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy burden God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them!
• 2 Chr 1:11–12God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—
• Ps 10:17You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
• 1 Kgs 10:3–8And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.
• 2 Chr 9:5–8She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
• 1 Kgs 4:29–34And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

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