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And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies, but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern justice;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Your enemies - for example, Hadad the Edomite (1 Kings 11:14–22) and Rezon the son of Eliadah (1 Kings 11:23–25), wh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Because you have asked. —It is obvious to note this verse as a fulfillment of the Divine law, Seek first the kingdom of God an…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And God said unto him
Being yet in a dream:

because you have asked this thing ;

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Solomon's dream was not a common one. While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul were strengthened; he was enabled to …

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