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1 Kings 3:7-13

7 “Now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties.

8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number.

9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.

11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice,

12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings.

Cross References for 1 Kings 3:7-13

Psalms 121:8 - the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Click to read the verse Psalms 121:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 121:8

1 Chronicles 22:5 - David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:5 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:5

Exodus 3:11 - But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of E... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:11

Jeremiah 1:6 - “Ah, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am only a child.” Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:6

Deuteronomy 31:2 - “I am now a hundred and twenty years old and I am no longer able to lead you. The Lord has said... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:2 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:2

Daniel 4:32 - You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass lik... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:32 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:32

Daniel 5:21 - He was driven away from people and given the mind of an animal; he lived with the wild donkeys ... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:21 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:21

John 10:9 - I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pa... Click to read the verse John 10:9 Click to read the verse John 10:9

Numbers 27:17 - to go out and come in before them, one who will lead them out and bring them in, so the Lord’s ... Click to read the verse Numbers 27:17 Click to read the verse Numbers 27:17

John 10:3-4 - The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep ... Click to read the verse John 10:3-4 Click to read the verse John 10:3-4

2 Samuel 5:2 - In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military cam... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2

Daniel 4:25 - You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass lik... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:25 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:25

Daniel 5:18 - “O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness and glory ... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18

1 Kings 2:2 - “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man, Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:2

Daniel 2:21 - He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise an... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:21 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:21

1 Samuel 18:16 - But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:16 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:16

1 Chronicles 29:1 - Gifts for Building the Temple Then King David said to the whole assembly: “My son Solomon, the ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:1

Job 32:6-8 - So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said: “I am young in years, and you are old; that is why I w... Click to read the verse Job 32:6-8 Click to read the verse Job 32:6-8

Matthew 18:3-4 - And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3-4 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:3-4

Ecclesiastes 10:16 - Woe to you, O land whose king was a servant and whose princes feast in the morning. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:16 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:16

Matthew 18:2 - He called a little child and had him stand among them. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:2

Acts 1:21 - Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lor... Click to read the verse Acts 1:21 Click to read the verse Acts 1:21

Acts 9:28 - So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of th... Click to read the verse Acts 9:28 Click to read the verse Acts 9:28