1 Kings 3:10

Translations

Modern

Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.

Traditional

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

Literal

And the word was good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

Latin

Placuit ergo sermo coram Domino, quod Salomon postulasset hujuscemodi rem.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.

Notes

1 Kings 3:10–12

God was pleased with Solomon's selfless request and gave him a wise and understanding heart. These unique qualities are shown in the next section (1 Kings 3:16–28) and as Solomon organizes his administration (1 Kings 4), business dealings, construction projects, international relations, and worship practices (1 Kings 5–10).

1 Kings 3:4–15

The story of God giving wisdom to Solomon is told as a chiasm (a mirrored structure where A and B reflect B' and A'). It highlights Solomon's interaction with the Lord:

A: While Solomon was sacrificing at Gibeon, the Lord appeared to him in a dream (1 Kings 3:4–5).
- B: Solomon asked for wisdom to govern his people fairly and effectively (1 Kings 3:6–9).
- B’: The Lord agreed to his request and gave him extra blessings (1 Kings 3:10–14).
A’: Solomon woke up from the dream and made more sacrifices to the Lord (1 Kings 3:15).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings Pride and Humility Solomon’s Wisdom Wisdom