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1 Kings 3:5-7
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Kings 3:5-7
New American Standard Bible 1995
5 (A)In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon (B)in a dream at night; and God said, “(C)Ask what you wish Me to give you.”
Solomon’s Prayer
6 Then Solomon said, “(D)You have shown great lovingkindness to Your servant David my father, (E)according as he walked before You in [a]truth and righteousness and uprightness of heart toward You; and (F)You have [b]reserved for him this great lovingkindness, that You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 Now, O Lord my God, (G)You have made Your servant king in place of my father David, yet (H)I am but a little child; (I)I do not know how to go out or come in.
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- 1 Kings 3:6 Or faithfulness
- 1 Kings 3:6 Lit kept
1 Kings 3:5-7
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1 Kings 3:5-7
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5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared(A) to Solomon during the night in a dream,(B) and God said, “Ask(C) for whatever you want me to give you.”
6 Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful(D) to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son(E) to sit on his throne this very day.
7 “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child(F) and do not know how to carry out my duties.
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