1 Kings 3:10
New International Version
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.

New Living Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.

English Standard Version
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.

Berean Standard Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.

King James Bible
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

New King James Version
The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

New American Standard Bible
Now it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.

NASB 1995
It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.

NASB 1977
And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.

Amplified Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.

Christian Standard Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had requested this.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had requested this.

American Standard Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

English Revised Version
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD was pleased that Solomon asked for this.

Good News Translation
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,

International Standard Version
The LORD was pleased that Solomon had asked for this,

Majority Standard Bible
Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request.

NET Bible
The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.

New Heart English Bible
The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

World English Bible
This request pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon has asked this thing,

Young's Literal Translation
And the thing is good in the eyes of the Lord, that Solomon hath asked this thing,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word will be good in the eyes of God that Solomon asked this word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word was pleasing to the Lord that Solomon had asked such a thing.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word was pleasing before the Lord, that Solomon had requested this kind of thing.

New American Bible
The Lord was pleased by Solomon’s request.

New Revised Standard Version
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it pleased the LORD because Solomon had asked this thing.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And this answer was pleasing before LORD JEHOVAH when Solomon asked this thing
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it was pleasing before the Lord, that Solomon asked this thing.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Grants Wisdom, Riches, and Honor
10Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. 11So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—…

Cross References
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...

Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 16:16
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12
Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun. / For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

2 Chronicles 1:11-12
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

Matthew 7:7-11
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ...

Luke 11:9-13
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? ...

Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

Colossians 1:9
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Colossians 2:2-3
that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.


Treasury of Scripture

And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.

pleased

Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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1 Kings 3
1. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter
2. High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon
5. Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him,
10. preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor
16. Solomon's judgment makes him renowned














Now it pleased the Lord
The phrase "Now it pleased the Lord" indicates a divine response characterized by approval and satisfaction. The Hebrew root for "pleased" is "יָטַב" (yatab), which conveys a sense of goodness, joy, or favor. This reflects God's nature as one who delights in the righteous desires of His people. In the broader biblical context, God's pleasure is often associated with obedience and faithfulness, as seen in passages like Psalm 147:11, "The LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love." Solomon's request aligns with God's will, demonstrating a heart that seeks wisdom over personal gain, which is inherently pleasing to God.

that Solomon had made this request
The focus here is on "Solomon had made this request," highlighting the specific nature of Solomon's petition. The Hebrew word for "request" is "שְׁאֵלָה" (she'elah), which implies a petition or inquiry. Solomon's request for wisdom, as detailed earlier in 1 Kings 3:9, is not for personal aggrandizement but for the ability to govern God's people justly. This request reflects a deep understanding of his role as king and a humble acknowledgment of his need for divine guidance. Historically, Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, often attributed to the wisdom granted by God in response to this request. Scripturally, this moment sets a precedent for seeking God's wisdom, as echoed in James 1:5, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." Solomon's example encourages believers to prioritize spiritual discernment and divine guidance in their own lives.

Verse 10. - And the speech [Heb. thing; same word as below] pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing, [Though in a dream the judgment and will were not suspended. Our dreams accord with our waking thoughts. This would have been Solomon's choice at any time.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now it
הַדָּבָ֖ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

pleased
וַיִּיטַ֥ב (way·yî·ṭaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing

the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֑י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

that
כִּ֚י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

had made this request.
שָׁאַ֣ל (šā·’al)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand


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