wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. I will also give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings who were before you has possessed, nor will those who will come after you.”
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- WEB therefore wisdom and knowledge is granted to you. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you had, and none after you will have.”
- KJV Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
- BSB therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”
- NKJV wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”
- NLT I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king has had before you or will ever have in the future!”
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Quick answer
God grants Solomon unmatched wisdom and knowledge, and adds riches, wealth, and honor as well. God gives generously beyond what was asked.
Overview
Because Solomon sought first the things of God's kingdom, God adds the very things he did not request, fulfilling a principle later echoed by Jesus. The promise of unparalleled wealth and honor marks Solomon's reign as a high point of Israel's glory. God's overflowing generosity reflects his gracious character toward those who seek him.
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- Jas 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
- 2 Chr 9:22So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
- Matt 6:33But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- Eph 3:20Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
- 1 Chr 29:25Yahweh magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and gave to him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
- Eccl 2:9So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.
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