1 Kings 3:11
Context3:11 God said to him, “Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies, 1
1 Kings 8:42
Context8:42 When they hear about your great reputation 2 and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds, 3 they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.
1 tn Heb “because you asked for this thing, and did not ask for yourself many days and did not ask for yourself riches and did not ask for the life of your enemies, but you asked for yourself understanding to hear judgment.”
2 tn Heb “your great name.” See the note on the word “reputation” in the previous verse.
3 tn Heb “and your strong hand and your outstretched arm.”