1 Kings 3 Nkjv (2024)

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What does 1 Kings 3 teach us? ›

God acts by providing “real life” opportunities for His wisdom to shine. God reveals Himself to Solomon through a dream, and He reveals Himself to the nation through the wise king. He reveals that justice comes from God. Only the Judge of all the earth does what is right.

In 1 Kings 3:3–4, Solomon offers sacrifices to God, and then offers a thousand burnt sacrifices on an altar. What exactly was he doing/offering? No not yet. For even the people of Israel sacrifice in the high places because their was no temple built-up as it says in verse 2.

Wisdom is the ability to discern the difference between right and wrong so you can choose the right and eschew the wrong. So Solomon prayed to God saying, “Give your servant an understanding mind… able to discern the difference between good and evil.” And God gave him “a wise and discerning mind.”

and keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: that the LORD may continue his word which he ...

Key Themes in the Book of 1 Kings

1 Kings records the rise and fall of King Solomon due to his involvement with the false gods and pagan customs of his foreign wives. It also details the decline of Israel because the later kings and people turned away from Jehovah, the One True God.

It represents the coming of Jesus to all – to Gentiles and Jews alike. The Magi saw the star from afar and traveled to worship the Christ Child. They brought him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh – each of which tells us something about Jesus' identity.

According to Biblical chronology, Naamah was married to young Solomon by King David and thus this international marriage has to be viewed as the result of the latter's policy and not that of Solomon. The possible motives for David's initiative are considered.

"Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number.

[3] He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart. [4] For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods; and his heart was not wholly true to the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.

Solomon was promised wisdom, riches, honor, and long life if he would continue in righteousness before the Lord. The promise was fulfilled. During his life, Solomon became famous for his wisdom. Great men and women from many nations came to hear him and test his understanding and knowledge.

What was Solomon's prayer to God? ›

Solomon stood facing the altar with everyone standing behind him. Then he lifted his arms toward heaven and prayed: LORD God of Israel, no other god in heaven or on earth is like you! You never forget the agreement you made with your people, and you are loyal to anyone who faithfully obeys your teachings.

Solomon succeeds his father, David, as king, and follows the Lord. The Lord appears to Solomon and blesses him with wisdom, riches, and honor (3:5–15). Two women take a child to Solomon, who wisely determines which woman is the mother of the child (3:16–28). 1 Kings 5–6; 7:1–12.

Solomon provides a lens into the faithfulness of God that is not simply contingent upon human “righteousness,” and “uprightness of heart” (verse 3:6). 1 Kings 3 is structured to communicate divine involvement in Solomonic rule with the goal of justice for “All Israel” (3:28).

1 Kings 3:5 in Other Translations

5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, "Ask what I shall give you." 5 That night the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!”

1 Kings 3:2 in Other Translations

2 The people were sacrificing at the high places, however, because no house had yet been built for the name of the LORD. 2 At that time the people of Israel sacrificed their offerings at local places of worship, for a temple honoring the name of the LORD had not yet been built.

Solomon showed that he already had some wisdom. He prayed, “give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” Wisdom comes from looking to God and desiring to walk in His ways with understanding, prudence, and discretion (Proverbs 8:11-12; Psalm 25:4-5).

Moral of the Story

King Solomon's story for kids teaches us the lesson of the victory of truth over lies. The story is also an important example of teaching kids the importance of kindness and unrequited love. It was because of the love of the mother that she was able to get her son back.

Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes), also known as the Epiphany, is a Christian celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child. This marks the official 12th day of Christmas.