Christian Standard Bible
1 Kings 3:13
13In addition, I will give you what you did not ask for: both riches and honor, so that no king will be your equal during your entire life.
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
11So God said to him, “Because you have requested this and did not ask for long life or riches for yourself, or the death of your enemies, but you asked discernment for yourself to administer justice, 12I will therefore do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has never been anyone like you before and never will be again. In addition, I will give you what you did not ask for: both riches and honor, so that no king will be your equal during your entire life. 14If you walk in my ways and keep my statutes and commands just as your father David did, I will give you a long life.” 15Then Solomon woke up and realized it had been a dream. He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the Lord’s covenant, and offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants.
Read all of 1 Kings 31 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 grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.
- Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
- Romans 8:32He did not even spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. How will he not also with him grant us everything?
- 1 Corinthians 3:22whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or things present or things to come — everything is yours,
- Ephesians 3:20Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us —
- 1 Kings 4:21Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt. They offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.
- 1 Kings 10:23King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom.
- Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; in her left, 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
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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
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