1 Kings 3:14

Verse

So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

Bible in Basic English

And if you go on in my ways, keeping my laws and my orders as your father David did, I will give you a long life.

Free Bible Version

And if you follow my ways by keeping my laws and my commands, as your father David did, I will give you a long life.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And if thou wilt walke in my wayes, to keepe mine ordinances and my commandements, as thy father Dauid did walke, I will prolong thy dayes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

Translation for Translators

If you conduct your life [IDM] as I want you to, and if you obey all my laws and commandments, as your father David did, I will enable you to live for many years.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

If you will walk in my ways to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”

Noah Webster Bible

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

World English Bible

If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”

Young's Literal Translation

and if thou dost walk in My ways to keep My statutes, and My commands, as David thy father walked, then I have prolonged thy days.'

Context

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

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.”

Sermons

The Tragedy of Solomons Life

Keith Daniel

593

Summary

In this verse, God promises King Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure as a reward for his humble request for discernment to govern God's people. The Lord also pledges to bless Solomon with riches and honor during his reign, on the condition that he walks in obedience and keeps God's commandments. This verse showcases God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to those who seek Him wholeheartedly and prioritize His will above personal gain. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking wisdom from God and aligning our actions with His Word to experience His blessings and favor in our lives.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Solomon awoke, and, behold, it was a dream,.... Not that it was nothing but a dream, a natural one, a vain and empty one, but a divine and supernatural one, a dream of prophecy, as the Jews call it, or a prophetic dream; a true one, which had its fall accomplishment in him, the truth of which he perceived as soon as he awoke; for he found himself possessed of such a measure of wisdom and knowledge he never had before, which occasioned the thanksgiving and joy next expressed: and he came to Jerusalem; from Gibeon, accompanied by his nobles and servants: and stood before the ark of the covenant the Lord; which was in a tent David had pitched for it there, Sa2 6:17; here he stood with holy reverence, as in the presence of the Lord, and as a servant of his, to minister to him, and as a worshipper of him, with a heart full of gratitude for the great things he had done for him, and promised to him: and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings; by way of thankfulness for his quiet settlement in the for the Lord's appearance to him at Gibeon, and what he had already given, and promised to give: and made a feast to all his servants; in a way of joy and gladness for the above layouts; this feast was either the part of the peace offerings he offered, which belonged to the offerer to eat with his friends, or this was a special feast made at his own palace for his courtiers.

1 Kings 3:14

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

Bible in Basic English

And if you go on in my ways, keeping my laws and my orders as your father David did, I will give you a long life.

Free Bible Version

And if you follow my ways by keeping my laws and my commands, as your father David did, I will give you a long life.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And if thou wilt walke in my wayes, to keepe mine ordinances and my commandements, as thy father Dauid did walke, I will prolong thy dayes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

Translation for Translators

If you conduct your life [IDM] as I want you to, and if you obey all my laws and commandments, as your father David did, I will enable you to live for many years.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

If you will walk in my ways to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”

Noah Webster Bible

And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

World English Bible

If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”

Young's Literal Translation

and if thou dost walk in My ways to keep My statutes, and My commands, as David thy father walked, then I have prolonged thy days.'