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1 Kings 3:9
International Children’s Bible
So I ask that you give me wisdom. Then I can rule the people in the right way. Then I will know the difference between right and wrong. Without wisdom, it is impossible to rule this great people of yours.”
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1 Kings 3:12
I will give you what you asked. I will give you wisdom and understanding. Your wisdom will be greater than anyone has had in the past. And there will never be anyone in the future like you.
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1 Kings 3:11
So God said to him, “You did not ask for a long life. And you did not ask for riches for yourself. You did not ask for the death of your enemies. Since you asked for wisdom to make the right decisions
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1 Kings 3:13
Also, I will give you what you did not ask for. You will have riches and honor. During your life no other king will be as great as you.
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1 Kings 3:14
I ask you to follow me and obey my laws and commands. Do this as your father David did. If you do, I will also give you a long life.”
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1 Kings 3:5
While he was at Gibeon, the Lord came to him in a dream during the night. God said, “Ask for anything you want. I will give it to you.”
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1 Kings 3:7
Lord my God, you have allowed me to be king in my father’s place. But I am like a little child. I do not have the wisdom I need to do what I must do.
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1 Kings 3:10
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked him for this.
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1 Kings 3:6
Solomon answered, “You were very kind to your servant, my father David. He obeyed you. He was honest and lived right. And you showed great kindness to him when you allowed his son to be king after him.
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1 Kings 3:8
I, your servant, am here among your chosen people. There are too many of them to count.
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