KJV ORIGINAL
And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I have also given you what you didn't ask for—both wealth and honor. No other king will be like you for as long as you live.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Solomon that He's blessing him with riches and honor on top of the wisdom he requested, making him unlike any other king.
📚 Historical Context
This is God's response to Solomon after he asked for wisdom to govern Israel well rather than asking for personal gain. Solomon had just become king after his father David's death and was offering sacrifices at Gibeon when God appeared to him in a dream. God was so pleased with Solomon's selfless request that He decided to bless him abundantly beyond what he asked.
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