1. And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about. →

Well, folks, it's time for another chapter of the good book. This time, we're in 1 Kings 3, and it's about King Solomon. Now, Solomon wasn't just any king, he was the wisest king the world had ever seen! But, he had a problem: he was so wise he didn't know what to do with it! So God appeared to him in a dream, and offered him anything he wanted. →

Joe: Alright, so what are we talking about today? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, we're talking about 1 Kings 3. Joe: Got it. What's that one about? Bible Expert: Well, it's about King Solomon who has just come to the throne of Israel and he's looking for a way to lead his people. →

Alex: "So, tell me a little bit about yourself. Where are you from?" Contestant: "I'm from the Bible, Alex! Let me tell you about 1 Kings 3!" Alex: [Sighs] "Oh, no. Not the Bible again. I've been hearing about it all week. →

Listen up recruits! This here is 1 Kings 3. King Solomon has been given the throne of Israel and he is still young. So he asks God for wisdom, and God is so impressed by his request that he gives him not just wisdom but also riches, honor and long life. →

Batman: Robin! Let's review 1 Kings 3! Robin: Alright Batman, I'm ready! Batman: King Solomon had asked God for wisdom to rule the people, and God was so pleased with his request that He granted him great wisdom and many riches. →

Listen, Jack, here's the deal: I'm not joking, no malarkey, but my father used to say that Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived, literally. And see here, Jack, 1 Kings 3 is all about how Solomon asked God for wisdom, and God granted it. →

Solomon, the wise King of Israel, was in a very tough spot. He had many enemies, but God came to him in a dream and said "Ask Me for anything and I will give it to you". So Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge, and God said "You have asked for something greater than I have ever given to anyone else, and I will give it to you". →

Peter: Alright, so 1 Kings 3. That's when King Solomon asked for wisdom. Lois: You mean like wisdom to make good decisions? Peter: Yeah, that's exactly it. So, God was so impressed with Solomon's request that he gave him riches, honor and . →