1 Kings 3:5-9

5In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. He said, “What can I give you?”

6Solomon responded, “You’ve shown great love to my father David, who was your servant. He lived in your presence with truth, righteousness, and commitment. And you continued to show him your great love by giving him a son to sit on his throne today.

7“Lord my God, although I’m young and inexperienced, you’ve made me king in place of my father David.

8I’m among your people whom you have chosen. They are too numerous to count or record.

9Give me a heart that listens so that I can judge your people and tell the difference between good and evil. After all, who can judge this great people of yours?”