1 Kings 3:12 web — behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there h…

World English Bible

"behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you."

— 1 Kings 3:12, World English Bible

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1 Kings 3 — Context

9

Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?"

10

The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

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God said to him, "Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, neither have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice;

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behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.

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I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings like you, all your days.

14

If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days."

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Solomon awoke; and behold, it was a dream. Then he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, and offered up burnt offerings, offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.

1 Kings 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 3:12 say?
1 Kings 3:12 in the World English Bible reads: “behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.”
Where is 1 Kings 3:12 in the Bible?
1 Kings 3:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 3:12.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 3:12 in?
1 Kings 3:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 3:12?
1 Kings 3:12 reads (WEB): “behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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