1 Kings 3:28
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.”1 Kings 3:28
What Does 1 Kings 3:28 Mean?
1 Kings 3:28 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 3, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Fear of God.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 3:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Kings 3:12“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”Job 32:8“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”Daniel 2:21“And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”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?”Isaiah 11:3“And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:”Colossians 2:3“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”Daniel 2:47“The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.”Psalms 119:66“Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.”1 Corinthians 1:24“But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.”1 Kings 4:29“And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.”1 Kings 10:24“And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.”Proverbs 1:3“To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;”Ecclesiastes 7:19“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Joshua 4:14“On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.”Proverbs 24:21“My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:”Daniel 1:17“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”1 Kings 7:7“Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.”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:”
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