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References for 1Ki 3:12 —  1   2   3 

1 Kings 3:1–28 Although Solomon has displayed a worldly kind of wisdom in his treatment of those who were a threat to him (2:6, 9), he still lacks a truly “wise and discerning mind” (3:12). The gift of wisdom that he now receives from God will allow him to govern more justly, as will be seen in vv. 16–28.

1 Kings 3:1 Israel was warned against a “return to Egypt” (Deut. 17:16). They were also warned not to “intermarry” with the people of other nations, because such marriages would lead to their serving other gods (Deut. 7:3–4). Now, Solomon makes a marriage alliance with Pharaoh, and it will, in fact, lead him to serve other gods (1 Kings 11:3–4).

1 Kings 3:2 the high places. The continued growth of these local places of worship is one of the main concerns in 1–2 Kings (1 Kings 22:43; 2 Kings 12:3; 14:4). The ideal for God’s people was the one place of worship described in Deuteronomy 12.

1 Kings 3:7–9 I am but a little child. I do not know how. Solomon feels inadequate for the great task of leading Israel.

1 Kings 3:11–14 Solomon’s “wisdom” in ch. 2 was a self-serving kind. To be a good king, he will need a higher kind of wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the true beginning of wisdom (Job 28:28; Ps. 111:10; Prov. 15:33). I give you a wise and discerning mind. This wisdom is a supernatural gift from God.

1 Kings 3:16 two prostitutes . . . stood before him. The Israelite king represented the highest court of appeal.

1 Kings 3:27–28 Through Solomon’s understanding of human nature, he identifies the true mother. Israel realizes that the wisdom of God was in him.

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