1 Kings 3:13

Verse

Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

American Standard Version (1901)

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee, all thy days.

Bible in Basic English

And with this I have given you what you made no request for: wealth and honour, so that no king was ever your equal.

Free Bible Version

I am also giving you what you did not ask for, wealth and status—so much so that no king will compare to you for the whole of your life.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I haue also giuen thee that, which thou hast not asked, both riches and honour, so that among the Kings there shall be none like vnto thee all thy dayes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.

Translation for Translators

I will also give you things that you did not request: I will enable you to become very rich and honored, as long as you live. You will be richer and more honored than any other king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you all your days.

Noah Webster Bible

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honor: so that there shall not be any among the kings like to thee all thy days,

World English Bible

I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you for all your days.

Young's Literal Translation

and also, that which thou hast not asked I have given to thee, both riches and honour, that there hath not been like thee a man among the kings all thy days;

Context

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

¹²behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.¹³Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.¹⁴So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

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Summary

In this verse, God appears to King Solomon in a dream and grants him wisdom and understanding beyond measure, along with riches and honor. God's promise to Solomon is conditional upon his obedience and walking in God's ways, as his father David did. This verse showcases God's faithfulness in rewarding those who seek wisdom and prioritize His kingdom, setting an example for believers to seek God's wisdom above all else.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And if thou wilt walk in my ways,.... Prescribed and directed to in his word, to keep my statutes and my commandments; ceremonial, moral, and judicial: as thy father David did walk; which Solomon himself had observed, Kg1 3:6; and whose walk was worthy of his imitation: then I will lengthen thy days; the other promises of riches and honour are absolute, but this of long life conditional, depending upon his holy walk and conversation; and hence, because he failed in this the Jews observe he did not attain to long life, dying, as they suppose, at fifty two years of age; which is grounded on a wrong hypothesis, that he was but twelve years of age when he he began to reign, and he reigned forty years, as before observed.

1 Kings 3:13

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

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Berean Standard Bible

Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

American Standard Version (1901)

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee, all thy days.

Bible in Basic English

And with this I have given you what you made no request for: wealth and honour, so that no king was ever your equal.

Free Bible Version

I am also giving you what you did not ask for, wealth and status—so much so that no king will compare to you for the whole of your life.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I haue also giuen thee that, which thou hast not asked, both riches and honour, so that among the Kings there shall be none like vnto thee all thy dayes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.

Translation for Translators

I will also give you things that you did not request: I will enable you to become very rich and honored, as long as you live. You will be richer and more honored than any other king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you all your days.

Noah Webster Bible

And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honor: so that there shall not be any among the kings like to thee all thy days,

World English Bible

I have also given you that which you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you for all your days.

Young's Literal Translation

and also, that which thou hast not asked I have given to thee, both riches and honour, that there hath not been like thee a man among the kings all thy days;