1 Kings 4:29 meaning and explanation

And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

1 Kings 4:29, Berean Standard Bible

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The narrator pauses after describing Solomon's officials, provinces and daily provisions to name the source of it all: God gave the wisdom. Solomon had asked for an understanding heart rather than riches (1 Kings 3:9), and this verse reports the answer to that prayer.

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