1 Kings 3:13

1 Kings 3:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
• New International Version (NIV)Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days.

Context of 1 Kings 3:13

11God said to him, “Because you have asked this and have not asked for yourself a long life nor for wealth, nor for the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to recognize justice, 12behold, I have done as you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart (mind), so that no one before you was your equal, nor shall anyone equal to you arise after you. I have also given you what you have not asked, both wealth and honor, so that there will not be anyone equal to you among the kings, for all your days. 14If you walk in My ways, keeping My statutes and My commandments, as your father David did, then I will lengthen your days.” 15Then Solomon awoke, and he realized that it was a dream. He came [back] to Jerusalem and stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; he offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and he prepared a feast for all his servants.

1 Kings 3:13 word by word

וְגַ֨ם אֲשֶׁ֤ר לֹֽא־שָׁאַ֙לְתָּ֙ נָתַ֣תִּי לָ֔ךְ גַּם־עֹ֖שֶׁר גַּם־כָּב֑וֹד אֲ֠שֶׁר לֹא־הָיָ֨ה כָמ֥וֹךָ אִ֛ישׁ בַּמְּלָכִ֖ים כָּל־יָמֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And I have also givenנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• thee that which thou hast not askedשָׁאַלshâ'al shâ'êl · to askH7592
• both richesעֹ֫שֶׁר‛ôsher · richesH6239
• and honourכָּבוֹדkâbôd kâbôd · gloryH3519
• so that there shall not be anyאִישׁ'îysh · man: anyoneH376
• among the kingsמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• like unto thee all thy daysיוֹםyôm · dayH3117

Cross-references for 1 Kings 3:13

• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
• Matthew 6:33But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.
• Romans 8:32He who did not spare [even] His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?
• 1 Corinthians 3:22whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas (Peter) or the world or life or death or things present or things to come; all things are yours,
• Ephesians 3:20Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,
• 1 Kings 4:21Now Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the [Euphrates] River to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt; they brought tribute (money) and served Solomon all the days of his life.
• 1 Kings 10:23So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in wealth and in wisdom.
• Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.

Commentaries on 1 Kings 3:13

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13A striking illustration of that law of the divine government to which Christ referred (marginal reference).Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-15Verses 5-15 Solomon's dream was not a common one. While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul were strengthened; he was enabled to receive the Divine vision, and to make a suitable choice. God, in like manner, puts us in the ready way to be happy, by assuring us we shall have what we need, and pray for. Solomon's making such a choice when asleep, and the powers of reason least active, showed it came from the grace of God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-15The 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…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Kings 3:13

• Blessing
• Children
• Communion
• Dream
• Longevity
• Prayer
• Solomon

In the dictionaries

• Affinity
• Divide
• Gibeon
• Glory
• Solomon
• Yearn
• Abishag
• Divination
• Dream; Dreamer
• Intercession

Commentaries on 1 Kings 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings