1 Kings 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 3:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was n..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 3:12 — KJV
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
— 1 Kings 3:12 (KJV)
1 Kings 3:12 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 3:12
“And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any like him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:12: according, heart, like
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:12: none, like, before
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:12: done, according, given
“Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:12: according, none, like
“He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:12: none, like, before
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