Solomon Asks for Wisdom

1 Kings 3:3-28

Solomon loves the LORD and serves as king. At Gibeon, the LORD appears to him in a dream and invites him to ask for what he wants. Solomon asks for an understanding heart to govern God’s people and discern good from evil. God is pleased, grants him wisdom, and also gives him riches and honor, with a promise of long life if he walks in God’s ways and keeps the commandments. Solomon later demonstrates this wisdom in a difficult judgment involving two women and one living child.

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Solomon praying in a simple dream setting at Gibeon as he asks the LORD for an understanding heart to govern God’s people.

Solomon Asks for an Understanding Heart

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Solomon shown with a crown, treasure chest, symbolic rejected sword, and an understanding-heart symbol, representing his request for wisdom to lead God’s people.

God Is Pleased With Solomon’s Unselfish Request

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Solomon worshiping before the ark of the covenant in Jerusalem, with simple offerings, servants, and a nearby feast table.

Solomon Gives Thanks Before the Ark

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Solomon’s court with two unnamed women making conflicting claims about one living child; the dead child is not shown.

A Difficult Dispute Comes Before Solomon

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Solomon’s court scene with two unnamed women, one living child, and a safely held sword representing Solomon’s test; the child is unharmed.

Solomon Reveals Compassion Through a Test

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Solomon in his court with the living child safely beside the recognized mother while people of Israel listen and recognize his God-given wisdom.

Israel Recognizes Wise and Just Leadership

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