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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. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/1_kings/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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 it is this day. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/3.htm">New King James Version</a> 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 it is this day. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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 it is this day. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Solomon said, &#8220You 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. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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 it is this day. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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 it is this day. <a href="/amp/1_kings/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/1_kings/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And Solomon replied, &#8220You 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.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_kings/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/1_kings/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/1_kings/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/1_kings/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/3.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_kings/3.htm">World English Bible</a> 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">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/1_kings/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/3.htm">New American Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> 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">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/1_kings/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> 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 it is this day. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/3-6.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=1170" 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's Prayer for Wisdom</a> …5One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” 6<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> 7And 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> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15</a> But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a> 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.’ <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">1 Kings 8:23</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">2 Chronicles 1:8</a> Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place. <a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Psalm 89:28-29</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Psalm 132:11-12</a> 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.” <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">2 Samuel 22:51</a> Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.” <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5-7</a> 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.’ <a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">2 Chronicles 6:14</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalm 18:50</a> Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever. <a href="/psalms/89-33.htm">Psalm 89:33-37</a> 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— ... <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> 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!” <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.thy servant<a href="/numbers/12-7.htm">Numbers 12:7</a> My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.<a href="/2_samuel/7-5.htm">2 Samuel 7:5</a> Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?great<a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-12</a> 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: … <a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7,8</a> And Nathan said to David, Thou art 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; … <a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm">2 Samuel 22:47-51</a> The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation… mercy.<a href="/psalms/13-6.htm">Psalm 13:6</a> I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.<a href="/psalms/116-7.htm">Psalm 116:7</a> Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.<a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Psalm 119:17</a> GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.according<a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a> 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.<a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">1 Kings 9:4</a> 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, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:<a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a> Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.that<a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">1 Kings 1:48</a> And also thus said the king, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which hath given one to sit on my throne this day, mine eyes even seeing it.<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>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>Solomon replied, "You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David," Solomon acknowledges God's steadfast love and kindness towards David, his father. 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>).because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. 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>).And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. 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. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> 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. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> 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. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god's_loving_devotion.htm">God's Loving Devotion (Hebrew: "chesed")</a> This term refers to God's steadfast love and mercy, a central theme in the covenant relationship between God and His people. 4. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness,_righteousness,_and_uprightness_of_heart.htm">Faithfulness, Righteousness, and Uprightness of Heart</a> These are the qualities attributed to David, which Solomon acknowledges as the reason for God's continued favor. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_throne_of_israel.htm">The Throne of Israel</a> Symbolizes the continuation of God's promise to David, ensuring his lineage and the stability of the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_chesed.htm">Understanding God's Chesed (Loving Devotion)</a> 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">The Legacy of Faithfulness</a> David's faithfulness set a foundation for Solomon's reign. Consider how your faithfulness can impact future generations. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heart_posture.htm">The Importance of Heart Posture</a> Solomon highlights the importance of walking in uprightness of heart. Evaluate your own heart posture before God. <a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_faithfulness.htm">Acknowledging God's Faithfulness</a> Like Solomon, take time to acknowledge and thank God for His faithfulness in your life, recognizing His hand in your current circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Prayer in Leadership</a> 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> <a href="/q/how_did_solomon's_rule_split_israel.htm">How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division?</a> <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> <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> <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) And Solomon said.--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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto [Heb. wrought with] thy servant David my father great mercy [marg., favour] according as he walked Before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee [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], and thou hast kept for him this great kindness [Heb. favour; 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>)], that thou hast given him a son to sit [Heb. sitting] upon his throne, as it is this day. [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>.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/3-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “You אַתָּ֨ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you have shown עָשִׂ֜יתָ (‘ā·śî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make great גָּדוֹל֒ (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent loving devotion חֶ֣סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty to עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Your servant, עַבְדְּךָ֙ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant my father אָבִי֮ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father David, דָוִ֣ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse because כַּאֲשֶׁר֩ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he walked הָלַ֨ךְ (hā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk before You לְפָנֶ֜יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face in truth, בֶּאֱמֶ֧ת (be·’ĕ·meṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness righteousness, וּבִצְדָקָ֛ה (ū·ḇiṣ·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively and uprightness וּבְיִשְׁרַ֥ת (ū·ḇə·yiš·raṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> Uprightness of heart. לֵבָ֖ב (lê·ḇāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart And You have kept וַתִּשְׁמָר־ (wat·tiš·mār-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that great הַגָּדוֹל֙ (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent loving devotion הַחֶ֤סֶד (ha·ḥe·seḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty by giving וַתִּתֶּן־ (wat·tit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set him ל֥וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 a son בֵ֛ן (ḇên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son to sit יֹשֵׁ֥ב (yō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his throne כִּסְא֖וֹ (kis·’ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that very day. כַּיּ֥וֹם (kay·yō·wm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6 Catholic Bible</a> <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>