1 Kings 3:28 “When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood i…”

1 Kings 3:28

When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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 justice.

American Standard Version

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 justice.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all Israel heard the iudgement, which the King had iudged, and they feared the King: for they sawe that the wisedome of God was in him to doe iustice.

Darby Translation

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 justice.

Young's Literal Translation

And all Israel hear of the judgment that the king hath judged, and fear because of the king, for they have seen that the wisdom of God [is] in his heart, to do judgment.

Bible in Basic English

And news of this decision which the king had made went through all Israel; and they had fear of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to give decisions.

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Cross references

“feared”

Proverbs 24:21 Exodus 14:31 Joshua 4:14 1 Samuel 12:18 1 Chronicles 29:24

Proverbs 24:21 · BSB

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

Exodus 14:31 · BSB

When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.

Joshua 4:14 · BSB

On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses.

1 Samuel 12:18 · BSB

So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

1 Chronicles 29:24 · BSB

All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

“the wisdom”

1 Kings 3:9–12 Colossians 2:3 Daniel 2:47 1 Corinthians 1:24 Ecclesiastes 7:19 Daniel 2:21

1 Kings 3:9–12 · BSB

Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

Colossians 2:3 · BSB

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Daniel 2:47 · BSB

The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

1 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Ecclesiastes 7:19 · BSB

Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.

Daniel 2:21 · BSB

He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

“to do”

Psalm 72:2 Psalm 72:4

Psalm 72:2 · BSB

May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.

Psalm 72:4 · BSB

May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

27Then the king gave his ruling: “Give the living baby to the first woman. By no means should you kill him; she is his mother.”

Read 1 Kings 3