After Solomon rose to the throne, the LORD appeared to him in a dream saying, “Ask! What shall I give you?” Solomon responded, “…give to your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil” (1 Kings 3:5, 9). It took a measure of wisdom to ask this rather than for longevity, wealth, power, etc… The LORD honoured Solomon’s request and blessed him with great wealth, honour and longevity. The book of Proverbs records some of Solomon’s wisdom.
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