1 Kings 3:28

New American Bible - revised edition

When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they were in awe of him, because they saw that the king had in him the wisdom of God for giving right judgment.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:9

Blessed be the Lord, your God, who has been pleased to place you on the throne of Israel. In his enduring love for Israel, the Lord has made you king to carry out judgment and justice.”

1 Kings 3:27

The king then answered, “Give her the living baby! Do not kill it! She is the mother.”

1 Kings 4:1

Solomon was king over all Israel,

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the commanders and warriors, and also all the other sons of King David, swore allegiance to King Solomon.

Ezra 7:25

“As for you, Ezra, in accordance with the wisdom of your God which is in your possession, appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people in West-of-Euphrates, to all, that is, who know the laws of your God. Instruct those who do not know these laws.

Psalm 72:2

O God, give your judgment to the king; your justice to the king’s son; That he may govern your people with justice, your oppressed with right judgment,

Psalm 72:4

That he may defend the oppressed among the people, save the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

Exodus 14:31

and saw the great power that the Lord had shown against Egypt, the people feared the Lord. They believed in the Lord and in Moses his servant.

Proverbs 16:10

An oracle is upon the king’s lips, no judgment of his mouth is false.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king; have nothing to do with those who hate them;

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to fathom a matter.

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and rulers enact justice;

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom is a better defense for the wise than ten princes in the city,

Isaiah 28:6

A spirit of judgment for the one who sits in judgment, And strength for those who turn back the battle at the gate.

Daniel 1:17

To these four young men God gave knowledge and proficiency in all literature and wisdom, and to Daniel the understanding of all visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21

He causes the changes of the times and seasons, establishes kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who understand.

Daniel 2:47

To Daniel the king said, “Truly your God is the God of gods and Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries; that is why you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Daniel 5:11

There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; during the lifetime of your father he showed brilliant insight and god-like wisdom. King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners.

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:30

It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,

Colossians 2:2

that their hearts may be encouraged as they are brought together in love, to have all the richness of fully assured understanding, for the knowledge of the mystery of God, Christ,

Colossians 2:3

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. A General Admonition.

Joshua 4:14

That day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and so during his whole life they feared him as they had feared Moses.

1 Samuel 12:18

Samuel called upon the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day. Assistance Promised. Then all the people feared the Lord and Samuel.