1 Kings 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 3:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 3:9 — KJV
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing”
— 1 Kings 3:9 (KJV)
1 Kings 3:9 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 3:9
“Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee. comfortable: Heb. for rest to discern: Heb. to hear”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:9: therefore, discern, good
“Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:9: give, judge, people
“Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: hear thou from thy dwelling place, even from heaven; and when thou hearest, forgive. make: Heb. pray toward...: or, in this place”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:9: give, therefore, servant
“And I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: for ever: Heb. all days”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:9: give, heart, may
“Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. failed: Heb. fallen”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 3:9: give, servant, people
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