And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
When all the people of Israel heard about the decision the king had made, they were filled with respect and awe for him. They could see that God had given him wisdom to make fair judgments.
The writer is showing how Solomon's wise judgment earned him the respect of his people, who recognized that God had given him special wisdom to rule justly.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of King Solomon's reign as king of Israel, he had prayed to God for wisdom to govern effectively, and this was soon put to the test in a famous case involving two women disputing over a child. Solomon's clever judgment, threatening to divide the baby to reveal the true mother, showcased this divine wisdom and solidified his authority. As a result, the people of Israel witnessed God's hand in his leadership, leading to widespread fear and respect for the king.
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