1. Solomon, the son of David, became a very strong king, because the Lord his God was with him and made him very great.
4. David had carried God’s Box of the Agreement from Kiriath Jearim to Jerusalem where he had set up another tent for it.
5. But the bronze altar that Bezalel son of Uri, who was the son of Hur, had made was in front of the Holy Tent at Gibeon. So Solomon and the people went there to ask the Lord for advice.
6. Solomon went up to the bronze altar before the Lord at the Meeting Tent and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it.
7. That night God came to Solomon and said, “Ask me for whatever you want me to give you.”
8. Solomon said to God, “You were very kind to my father David when you allowed me to rule on his throne after him.
9. Now, Lord God, continue to keep your promise to my father David. You made me king over so many people that they are like the dust of the earth.
10. Now give me wisdom and knowledge so that I can lead these people in the right way. No one could rule this great nation without your help.”
11. God said to Solomon, “You have the right attitude. You did not ask for long life and riches for yourself. You did not ask for the death of your enemies. You asked for the wisdom and knowledge so that you can make the right decisions.