1 Kings 3:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.”
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon's request delights the LORD.
What Does 1 Kings 3:10 Mean?
A short verse marks a turning point. The LORD is pleased — not merely satisfied but glad — that Solomon asked for wisdom rather than for himself. God weighs the request and approves the heart behind it. What the king chose to want has revealed him, and what it revealed is good.
God notices and delights in the desires of His people. The same Lord who searches hearts is moved when we long for the right things. To want wisdom, to want to serve others well, to want to discern good from evil — these desires please God still. The verse quietly assures the reader that our prayers are heard not as cold petitions but by a Father who is glad when we ask well.
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What does 1 Kings 3:10 mean?
Solomon's request delights the LORD.