1 Kings 3:28

“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged, etc.] In the above case; the decision of it was divulged throughout the land, and the fame of it was spread everywhere: and they feared the king; reverenced him as a wise, judicious, and faithful king, and feared to do anything of a criminal nature, as perceiving that he was so sagacious and penetrating, that he would discover it quickly, and bring them to shame and punishment: for they saw that the wisdom of God [was] in him to do judgment; that God had put more than ordinary wisdom into him, to make a right judgment in causes that came before him, and finish them in the most just and equitable manner.”

“The wisdom of God - i. e. “Divine wisdom,” “a wisdom given by God” 1 Kings 3:12. The ready tact and knowledge of human nature exhibited in this pattern judgment, and its special fitness to impress Orientals, have generally been admitted. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Kings 3". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-kings-3.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“Wisdom of God - Divine wisdom with which God had inspired him for the government of his people. Next: 3 Kings (1 Kings) Chapter 4”

“3:28 Kings often claimed special wisdom and the ability to make just decisions. As God promised, Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of other wise men (4:29-34; 10:6-9, 23-24).”

“feared: Exo 14:31; Jos 4:14; Sa1 12:18; Ch1 29:24; Pro 24:21 the wisdom: Kg1 3:9-12; Ezr 7:25; Ecc 7:19; Dan 2:21, Dan 2:47, Dan 5:11; Co1 1:24, Co1 1:30; Col 2:3 in him: Heb. in the midst of him to do: Psa 72:2, Psa 72:4 Next: 3 Kings (1 Kings) Chapter 4”

“This judicial decision convinced all the people that Solomon was endowed with divine wisdom for the administration of justice. Next: 3 Kings (1 Kings) Chapter 4”