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Your servant is in the midst of your people which you have chosen, a great people, that can`t be numbered nor counted for multitude.

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God's Promise Fulfilled

Commentators explain that when Solomon describes Israel as a "great people, that cannot be numbered," he is directly acknowledging the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham. Generations earlier, God had promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars, and Solomon now sees this promise realized, highlighting God's long-term faithfulness.

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1 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 3:8

18th Century

Theologian

Compare the marginal references. Solomon regards the promises as fulfilled in the existing greatness and glory of the Jewish nation.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 3:8

17th Century

Pastor

And your servant [is] in the midst of your people which you have
chosen
To be his spe…

Matthew Henry

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 …