1 Kings 3:10

What does 1 Kings 3:10 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Kings 3:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now these words and Solomon's request were pleasing to the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the word was pleasing to the Lord, that Solomon had asked such a thing.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the word pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

Context

v.9Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this thy great people?

v.10This passage

v.11And 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 justice;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 15:8

    The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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