1 Kings 3:28

Solomon Judges Wisely · 1 Kings 3:16–28
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Translations

Modern
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
Traditional
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
Literal
And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they feared the face of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was within him, to administer justice.
Latin
Audivit itaque omnis Israël judicium quod judicasset rex, et timuerunt regem, videntes sapientiam Dei esse in eo ad faciendum judicium.

Original

Hebrew
English
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

Notes

Kings often said they had special wisdom and could make fair decisions. God promised that Solomon's wisdom was greater than other wise men (1 Kings 4:29–34; 10:6–9, 23–24).

Solomon's decision about the true mother of the living baby shows his wisdom in legal matters. First Kings 4–10 show his wisdom in all parts of his rule.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom Wisdom

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Courts and Trials King Kings, Books of First and Second Proverbs, Book of Solomon (Person)

Topics

Arbitration: The Two Harlots in the Presence of King Solomon Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As Magistrates: should Judge Wisely Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by The True Mother of the Infant Brought to Solomon Rulers: Righteous: Solomon, in his Judgment Between the Two Women Who Claimed the Same Child Solomon: Justice of, Illustrated in his Judgment of the Two Prostitutes Tact: Solomon, in Arbitrating Between the Prostitutes Wisdom of Solomon