1 Kings 3:1, Solomon marries Pharaoh’s daughter; 1 Kings 3:2, High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon; 1 Kings 3:5, Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him, preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honour; 1 Kings 3:16, Solomon’s judgment makes him renowned.
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1 Kings 3
1 Kings 3 — Overview
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1 Kings 3 — Overview1 Kings 3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSolomon's reign looked bloody in the foregoing chapter, but the
necessary acts of justice must not be called cruelty; in this chapter
it appears with another face. We must not think the worse of God's
mercy to…1 Kings 3 — Overview1 Kings 3 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter relates the marriage of Solomon with Pharaoh's daughter, 1Ki 3:1; his piety and devotion, 1Ki 3:2; his prayer for wisdom and understanding, which was acceptable to God, who promised to grant his request,…1 Kings 3:1-41 Kings 3:1-4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe are here told concerning Solomon,
I. Something that was unquestionably good, for which he is to be
praised and in which he is to be imitated. 1. He loved the Lord, v. 3.
Particular notice was taken of God's…1 Kings 3:1-151 Kings 3:1-15 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
THE BEGINNING OF SOLOMON'S REIGN.—In the preceding chapter we have seen the establishment of Solomon's rule (verse 46) by the removal of internal foes, i.e; of disaffected and rebellious subjects. In this we…1 Kings 3:1-151 Kings 3:1-15 · The Pulpit CommentaryLet us see what preparation Solomon had for the dream spoken of here. Many a child says, "I wish God would come to me, and tell me I might ask for whatever I liked. I often say my prayers, but God does not seem real to…1 Kings 3:11 Kings 3:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeam 2990, bc 1014, An, Ex, Is, 477
affinity: 2 Chronicles 18:1; Ezra 9:14
and took: 1 Kings 7:8, 1 Kings 9:24, 1 Kings 11:1
the city: 2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Chronicles 11:7
his own: 1 Kings 7:1-12
the house: 1 Kings…