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A God-Pleasing Request
Commentators agree that God was pleased because Solomon's request was fundamentally selfless. Instead of asking for personal benefit like wealth or a long life, he asked for wisdom to govern God's people effectively. Scholars note this showed Solomon's primary concern was for the people's good and God's glory, not his own advantage.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 3:10
18th Century
Theologian
Although Solomon’s choice was made in a dream (1 Kings 3:5), we must regard it as springing from his will in some degree, and …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 3:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. Understanding in the affairs of civil government; sin…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 3:5–15
17th Century
Minister
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 …