1 Kings 3:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 3:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 3:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 3:11 — KJV
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
— 1 Kings 3:11 (KJV)
1 Kings 3:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 3:11
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:11: god, because, hast
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:11: thing, thyself, life
“And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:11: because, hast, neither
“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. did there...: Heb. rose up”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:11: god, because, thing
“In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well. in...: Heb. By loving, etc that thou regardest...: Heb. that princes or servants are not to thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:11: hast, neither, nor
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