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and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had rendered; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When all Israel heard about the judgment which the king had handed down, they feared the king, because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had handed down, they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had handed down, they feared the king; for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had handed down, and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice. <a href="/amp/1_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When all [the people of] Israel heard about the judgment which the king had made, they [were in awe and reverently] feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was within him to administer justice. <a href="/csb/1_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God’s wisdom was in him to carry out justice. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> All Israel heard about the judgment the king had given, and they stood in awe of the king because they saw that God&#8217s wisdom was in him to carry out justice. <a href="/asv/1_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 justice. <a href="/cev/1_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone in Israel was amazed when they heard how Solomon had made his decision. They realized that God had given him wisdom to judge fairly. <a href="/erv/1_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All Israel heard about the decision the king made. They respected the king very highly, because they saw he possessed wisdom from God to do what was right. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly. <a href="/isv/1_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> When this decision that the king had handed down was announced, everybody in Israel was amazed at the king, because they all saw that God's wisdom was in him, enabling him to administer justice. <a href="/msb/1_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a> When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed supernatural wisdom to make judicial decisions. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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 justice. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a> 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 justice. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all [in] Israel hear of the judgment that the king has judged, and fear because of the king, for they have seen that the wisdom of God [is] in his heart to do judgment. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all Israel hear of the judgment that the king hath judged, and fear because of the king, for they have seen that the wisdom of God is in his heart, to do judgment. <a href="/slt/1_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all Israel will hear the judgment which the king judged, and they will be afraid of the face of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of Jehovah was in the midst of him to do judgment.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all Israel heard the judgment which the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then all of Israel heard about the judgment that the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to accomplish judgment. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a> When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they were in awe of him, because they saw that the king had in him the wisdom of God for giving right judgment. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> All Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered; and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute justice.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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 justice. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all Israel heard the judgment that the King judged, and they were in awe before the King, because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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 justice. <a href="/sep/1_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and all Israel heard this judgement which the king judged, and they feared before the king; because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute judgement. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/3-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1423" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/3.htm">Solomon Judges Wisely</a> …27Then the king gave his ruling: “Give the living baby to the first woman. By no means should you kill him; she is his mother.” 28<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">When all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·mə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ham·miš·pāṭ (Art:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">of the judgment</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šā·p̄aṭ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To judge, govern. ">had given,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: way·yir·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">they stood in awe</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">they saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">the wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">was in him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to administer</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a> Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... <a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14-16</a> Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. / By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a> in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Luke 2:40</a> And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a> but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a> It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. <a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a> that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">2 Chronicles 1:10-12</a> Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.” <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:26</a> To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. <a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a> And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.feared<a href="/exodus/14-31.htm">Exodus 14:31</a> And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.<a href="/joshua/4-14.htm">Joshua 4:14</a> On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.<a href="/1_samuel/12-18.htm">1 Samuel 12:18</a> So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.the wisdom<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a> Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? … <a href="/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25</a> And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:19</a> Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.in him [heb] in the midst of him <a href="/psalms/72-2.htm">Psalm 72:2,4</a> He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Administer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-15.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-9.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-26.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-19.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-11.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-41.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-23.htm">Render</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-17.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/judges/20-7.htm">Verdict</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-6.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">Administer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-32.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-40.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-10.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-10.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-42.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-4.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">Render</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">Verdict</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 3</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter</a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/3-2.htm">High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him, </a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/3-10.htm">preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor</a> 16. <a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">Solomon's judgment makes him renowned</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given This phrase refers to the famous judgment of King Solomon involving two women claiming to be the mother of a living child. The story is a demonstration of Solomon's God-given wisdom, which he requested from God in a dream (<a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5-12</a>). The phrase "all Israel" indicates the widespread impact and reach of Solomon's decision, suggesting that news of his wisdom traveled quickly throughout the nation. This reflects the centralized nature of Solomon's reign and the unity of Israel under his leadership. The judgment itself is a testament to the king's ability to discern truth and administer justice, a key responsibility of a ruler in ancient Israel.they stood in awe of him The reaction of the people, standing in awe, highlights the respect and reverence they had for Solomon as their king. This awe is not merely fear but a recognition of divine wisdom at work through Solomon. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, a king's ability to render wise judgments was seen as a sign of divine favor and legitimacy. This awe also underscores the importance of justice in maintaining social order and the king's role as God's representative on earth.for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him This phrase emphasizes that Solomon's wisdom was not of human origin but was a divine gift. The wisdom of God in Solomon is a fulfillment of God's promise to grant him a wise and discerning heart (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>). This divine wisdom is a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the wisdom of God (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>). Solomon's wisdom foreshadows the perfect wisdom of Jesus, who would come to administer true justice and righteousness.to administer justice Administering justice was a central duty of the king in Israel, as outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/17-18.htm">Deuteronomy 17:18-20</a>, where the king is instructed to read and follow the law to ensure justice. Solomon's ability to administer justice effectively is a reflection of his adherence to God's law and his role as a shepherd of God's people. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of justice, which is a key attribute of God's character (<a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>). Solomon's reign, marked by peace and prosperity, is a partial fulfillment of the messianic hope for a ruler who would bring justice and righteousness, ultimately realized in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem. In this passage, he demonstrates his God-given wisdom in a famous judgment involving two women claiming to be the mother of the same child. 2. <a href="/topical/a/all_israel.htm">All Israel</a> Refers to the people of the united kingdom of Israel during Solomon's reign. Their reaction to Solomon's judgment reflects their recognition of his divinely granted wisdom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_judgment.htm">The Judgment</a> This event is a demonstration of Solomon's wisdom, where he discerns the true mother of a child by suggesting to divide the living child in two, revealing the real mother through her compassionate response.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_true_wisdom.htm">The Source of True Wisdom</a> True wisdom comes from God, as demonstrated in Solomon's life. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom from God in their daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_justice_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Justice in Leadership</a> Solomon's judgment highlights the importance of justice in leadership. Leaders are called to administer justice fairly and wisely, reflecting God's character. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_godly_wisdom_on_others.htm">The Impact of Godly Wisdom on Others</a> The awe and respect of the people of Israel towards Solomon show how godly wisdom can influence and inspire others. Believers are called to live in a way that reflects God's wisdom, impacting those around them. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_difficult_situations.htm">Discernment in Difficult Situations</a> Solomon's ability to discern the truth in a complex situation is a reminder of the need for discernment in our own lives. We should seek God's guidance in making difficult decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 3</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_solomon's_wisdom.htm">What does the Bible say about Solomon's wisdom?</a> <a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_obeying_god_bring_blessings.htm">How does obedience to God lead to blessings?</a> <a href="/q/is_grace_present_in_all_life_aspects.htm">Will the covenant with death be annulled?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - And an Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged, and they feared the king [i.e., were impressed and awed by his almost supernatural penetration. Bahr refers to <a href="/luke/4-36.htm">Luke 4:36</a>; <a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Luke 8:25</a>], for they saw that the wisdom of God [for which he asked (ver. 9) and which God gave (ver. 12] was in him [Heb. within him] to do Judgment. [Most of the commentators cite from Grotius, the familiar story found in Diodorus Siculus, of Ariopharnes, king of Thrace. Three youths claimed before this king each to be the son, and therefore successor, of a deceased king of the Cimmerians. He decided that that one was the real son who refused to cast a javelin at his father's corpse.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/3-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc heard וַיִּשְׁמְע֣וּ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently of the judgment הַמִּשְׁפָּט֙ (ham·miš·pāṭ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king had given, שָׁפַ֣ט (šā·p̄aṭ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate they stood in awe וַיִּֽרְא֖וּ (way·yir·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten of מִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face [him], הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they saw רָא֔וּ (rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the wisdom חָכְמַ֧ת (ḥā·ḵə·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom of God אֱלֹהִ֛ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative [was] in him בְּקִרְבּ֖וֹ (bə·qir·bōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center to administer לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make justice. מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 3:28 All Israel heard of the judgment which (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/3-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 3:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 3:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>