Parallel 1 KI 3:0

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B I ◄ ↨ 1 Ki 3:0 ↓ → ► ═ ©

(All still tentative.)

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HAP Hebrew accents and phrasing: See Allan Johnson's Hebrew accents and phrasing analysis.

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1 Kings 3 General Notes

Structure and Formatting

This chapter has two stories. Verses 1–15 is the story of Solomon’s dream when God asked him what he wanted and he said he needed wisdom to be a good and fair ruler. Verses 16–28 is the story of a court case showing Solomon’s wisdom. (See: wise)

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Wisdom

God was very pleased with Solomon’s request for wisdom. This is because wisdom was something that he could use to serve other people instead of himself. Because this was a noble request, God promised Solomon wisdom, wealth, and fame. (See: promise)

Putting the needs of others first