1 Kings 3:11
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“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 judgment;”1 Kings 3:11
What Does 1 Kings 3:11 Mean?
1 Kings 3:11 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 3, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 3:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Luke 12:31“But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”James 4:2“Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.”Proverbs 16:31“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”Romans 8:26“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”Hebrews 5:14“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”Psalms 4:6“There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.”Matthew 20:21“And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.”2 Chronicles 1:11“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”Ezra 8:16“Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.”Ecclesiastes 7:23“All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.”Psalms 119:173“Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.”1 Timothy 2:8“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
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