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1 Kings 3:6 Solomon replied, "You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day.
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You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Solomon replied, “You showed great and faithful love to your servant my father, David, because he was honest and true and faithful to you. And you have continued to show this great and faithful love to him today by giving him a son to sit on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have given him a son to sit on his throne this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father, because he walked before You in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You; You have continued this great kindness for him, and You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon said, “You have shown great faithfulness to Your servant David my father, according as he walked before You in truth, righteousness, and uprightness of heart toward You; and You have reserved for him this great faithfulness, that You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Solomon said, “You have shown great lovingkindness to Your servant David my father, according as he walked before You in truth and righteousness and uprightness of heart toward You; and You have reserved for him this great lovingkindness, that You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Solomon said, “Thou hast shown great lovingkindness to Thy servant David my father, according as he walked before Thee in truth and righteousness and uprightness of heart toward Thee; and Thou hast reserved for him this great lovingkindness, that Thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Solomon said, “You have shown great lovingkindness to Your slave David my father, according to how he walked before You in truth and righteousness and uprightness of heart toward You; and You have kept for him this great lovingkindness, that You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon said, “You have shown Your servant David my father great lovingkindness, because he walked before You in faithfulness and righteousness and with uprightness of heart toward You; and You have kept for him this great lovingkindness, in that You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon replied, “You have shown great and faithful love to your servant, my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, righteousness, and integrity. You have continued this great and faithful love for him by giving him a son to sit on his throne, as it is today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon replied, “You have shown great and faithful love to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and integrity. You have continued this great and faithful love for him by giving him a son to sit on his throne, as it is today.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great lovingkindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Solomon answered: My father David, your servant, was honest and did what you commanded. You were always loyal to him, and you gave him a son who is now king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great kindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Solomon 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Solomon answered, "You always showed great love for my father David, your servant, and he was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. And you have continued to show him your great and constant love by giving him a son who today rules in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Solomon said: "You have demonstrated abundant gracious love to your servant David, my father, as he lived in your presence truthfully, righteously, and uprightly in his heart. In addition, you have kept on showing this abundant gracious love by giving him a son to sit on his throne today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon replied, ?You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Solomon replied, "You demonstrated great loyalty to your servant, my father David, as he served you faithfully, properly, and sincerely. You have maintained this great loyalty to this day by allowing his son to sit on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon said, Thou hast shown to thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon said, “You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, because he walked before you in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is today. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon says, “You have done with Your servant, my father David, great kindness, as he walked before You in truth and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You, and You keep this great kindness for him, and give to him a son sitting on his throne, as [at] this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Solomon saith, 'Thou hast done with Thy servant David my father great kindness, as he walked before Thee in truth and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee, and Thou dost keep for him this great kindness, and dost give to him a son sitting on his throne, as at this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon will say, Thou didst with thy servant David, my father, great mercy, according as he went before thee in the truth and in justice and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou wilt watch for him this great mercy, and thou wilt give to him a son sitting upon his throne as this day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon said: Thou hast shewn great mercy to thy servant David my father, even at, he walked before thee in truth, and justice, and an upright heart with thee: and thou hast kept thy great mercy for him, and hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to your servant David, my father, because he walked in your sight in truth and justice, and with an upright heart before you. And you have kept your great mercy for him, and you have given him a son sitting upon his throne, just as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered: “You have shown great kindness to your servant, David my father, because he walked before you with fidelity, justice, and an upright heart; and you have continued this great kindness toward him today, giving him a son to sit upon his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you; and you have kept for him this great and steadfast love, and have given him a son to sit on his throne today.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon said, Thou hast shown to thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth and in faithfulness and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Solomon said: “You have performed with your Servant, David, my father, great grace, according to how he walked before you, in the truth, and in faith, and in rightness of heart he walked before you, and you have kept for him this great grace, and you have given him a son to dwell on his throne, as today.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Solomon said: 'Thou hast shown unto Thy servant David my father great kindness, according as he walked before Thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with Thee; and Thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that Thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon said, Thou hast dealt very mercifully with thy servant David my father according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee, and thou hast kept for him this great mercy, to set his son upon his throne, as <i>it is</i> this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/3-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1170" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/3.htm">Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">“You</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">have shown</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">much</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">Your servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">my father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">he walked</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before You</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: be·’ĕ·meṯ (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">in faithfulness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ḇiṣ·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">righteousness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3483.htm" title="3483: ū·ḇə·yiš·raṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Uprightness. Feminine or yashar; rectitude.">and uprightness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lê·ḇāḇ (N-ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">of heart.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wat·tiš·mār- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">And You have maintained</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></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/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ha·ḥe·seḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wat·tit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">by giving</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">to sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·’ōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">his throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: kay·yō·wm (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">very day.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15</a></span><br />But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13</a></span><br />I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a></span><br />and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a></span><br />and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">2 Chronicles 1:8</a></span><br />Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Psalm 89:28-29</a></span><br />I will forever preserve My loving devotion for him, and My covenant with him will stand fast. / I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11-12</a></span><br />The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">2 Samuel 22:51</a></span><br />Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5-7</a></span><br />And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. / And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. / I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">2 Chronicles 6:14</a></span><br />and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven or on earth, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalm 18:50</a></span><br />Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Psalm 89:33-37</a></span><br />But I will not withdraw My loving devotion from him, nor ever betray My faithfulness. / I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips. / Once and for all I have sworn by My holiness—I will not lie to David— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Solomon said, You have showed to your servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you; and you have kept for him this great kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.</p><p class="hdg">thy servant</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/12-7.htm">Numbers 12:7</a></b></br> My servant Moses <i>is</i> not so, who <i>is</i> faithful in all mine house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-5.htm">2 Samuel 7:5</a></b></br> Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?</p><p class="hdg">great</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-12</a></b></br> Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7,8</a></b></br> And Nathan said to David, Thou <i>art</i> the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm">2 Samuel 22:47-51</a></b></br> The LORD liveth; and blessed <i>be</i> my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation… </p><p class="hdg">mercy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-6.htm">Psalm 13:6</a></b></br> I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-7.htm">Psalm 116:7</a></b></br> Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Psalm 119:17</a></b></br> GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, <i>that</i> I may live, and keep thy word.</p><p class="hdg">according</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a></b></br> That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4</a></b></br> And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, <i>and</i> wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a></b></br> Because David did <i>that which was</i> right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any <i>thing</i> that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.</p><p class="hdg">that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48</a></b></br> And also thus said the king, Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Israel, which hath given <i>one</i> to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing <i>it</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/3-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-44.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-3.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-3.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-27.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-5.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">Walked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-22.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-32.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-12.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-10.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-5.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-14.htm">Walked</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/3-2.htm">High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/3-10.htm">preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">Solomon's judgment makes him renowned</a></span><br></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'; 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This loving devotion, often translated as "chesed" in Hebrew, signifies a covenantal loyalty and mercy. David, despite his flaws, was a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>), and God's promises to him were rooted in this divine love. The Davidic Covenant (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>) is a key context here, where God promised David that his lineage would endure forever, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ (<a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a>).<p><b>because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart.</b><br>David's life, though marked by sin, was characterized by a sincere commitment to God. His faithfulness is seen in his reliance on God throughout his reign, his righteousness in his pursuit of justice, and his uprightness in his genuine repentance (Psalm 51). This phrase highlights the biblical principle that God values the heart's intentions and integrity (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>). David's life serves as a type of Christ, who perfectly embodied these qualities (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>).<p><b>And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day.</b><br>God's faithfulness to His promises is evident in Solomon's ascension to the throne. This continuation of David's lineage is a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His covenant. Solomon's reign marks a period of peace and prosperity, fulfilling part of God's promise to David. The throne of David is a prophetic symbol pointing to the eternal reign of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, whose kingdom will have no end (<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a>, <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>). Solomon's wisdom and temple-building foreshadow Christ's ultimate wisdom and the establishment of a spiritual temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the newly anointed king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Solomon's father, the second king of Israel, known for his heart for God despite his imperfections. David is remembered for his faithfulness and his covenant relationship with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_loving_devotion.htm">God's Loving Devotion (Hebrew: "chesed")</a></b><br>This term refers to God's steadfast love and mercy, a central theme in the covenant relationship between God and His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness,_righteousness,_and_uprightness_of_heart.htm">Faithfulness, Righteousness, and Uprightness of Heart</a></b><br>These are the qualities attributed to David, which Solomon acknowledges as the reason for God's continued favor.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_throne_of_israel.htm">The Throne of Israel</a></b><br>Symbolizes the continuation of God's promise to David, ensuring his lineage and the stability of the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_chesed.htm">Understanding God's Chesed (Loving Devotion)</a></b><br>God's loving devotion is not based on human merit but on His covenant promises. Reflect on how God's steadfast love is evident in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">The Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's faithfulness set a foundation for Solomon's reign. Consider how your faithfulness can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heart_posture.htm">The Importance of Heart Posture</a></b><br>Solomon highlights the importance of walking in uprightness of heart. Evaluate your own heart posture before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_faithfulness.htm">Acknowledging God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Like Solomon, take time to acknowledge and thank God for His faithfulness in your life, recognizing His hand in your current circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Prayer in Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's prayer demonstrates humility and reliance on God. In your leadership roles, prioritize seeking God's wisdom and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_solomon's_rule_split_israel.htm">How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_60_queens_fit_solomon's_700_wives.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_28_2's_temple_timeline.htm">In Psalm 28:2, which references the 'most holy sanctuary,' how do we reconcile questions about the historicity or exact timeline of the temple's existence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_king_solomon_considered_saved.htm">Is King Solomon considered saved?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And Solomon said</span>.--On Solomon's "wisdom," see Note on <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm" title="And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.">1Kings 4:29</a>. Here it is clear that the wisdom which he asks is that of the ruler, involving elements both moral and intellectual--the wisdom to discern and do true justice between man and man. He calls himself "a little child"--his age is variously estimated from twelve to twenty at this time--and trembles at the responsibility of ruling over "so great a people." But, in the characteristic spirit of the true godliness of the Old Testament, he looks for wisdom, not as the mere result of human teaching and experience, but as an inspiration of God, and prays for it accordingly, in a prayer of singular beauty and humility, pleading simply God's promise to his father, and its fulfilment in his own accession to the throne.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">wrought with</span>] <span class="cmt_word">thy servant David my father great mercy</span> [marg., <span class="accented">favour</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>according as he walked Before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee</span> [cf. <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a>, where Hezekiah uses much the same language of himself. Also ch. 11:4], <span class="cmt_word">and thou hast kept for him this great kindness</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">favour</span>; same word as above. David himself had regarded this as a singular mercy (<a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48</a>)], <span class="cmt_word">that thou hast given him a son to sit</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">sitting</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>upon</span> <span class="cmt_word">his</span> <span class="cmt_word">throne, as it is this day.</span> [Same expression <a href="/deuteronomy/6-24.htm">Deuteronomy 6:24</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/22-8.htm">1 Samuel 22:8</a>; <a href="/ezra/9-7.htm">Ezra 9:7</a>.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/3-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have shown</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשִׂ֜יתָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śî·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּדוֹל֒</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֣סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your servant,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדְּךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·də·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִי֮</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁר֩</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he walked</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלַ֨ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before You</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֜יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in truth,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּאֱמֶ֧ת</span> <span class="translit">(be·’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteousness,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִצְדָקָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiṣ·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and uprightness</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְיִשְׁרַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·yiš·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uprightness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of heart.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵבָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(lê·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Inner man, mind, will, heart</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And You have kept</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּשְׁמָר־</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiš·mār-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגָּדוֹל֙</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֶ֤סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by giving</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּתֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tit·ten-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> </span><span class="str2">0</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḇên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to sit</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹשֵׁ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his throne</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּסְא֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(kis·’ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">very day.</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(kay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 3:6 Solomon said You have shown to your (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 3:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 3:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 3:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 3:7" /></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>