An understanding heart
1 Kings 3:9 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
1 Kings 3:9 WEB
9Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
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Context
At Gibeon God invites Solomon to ask for anything. Solomon asks for an understanding heart to judge God's people and tell good from evil, and God gives him wisdom.