And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding that was extraordinarily great, and a heart so generous and broad that it was like the countless grains of sand on the seashore.
God blessed Solomon with incredible wisdom and an enormously generous heart that seemed as vast as the sand on the beach.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes God's fulfillment of His promise to Solomon after the young king asked for wisdom to govern Israel well rather than asking for personal wealth or long life. Solomon had recently become king after his father David's death and was establishing his reign. This divine gift of wisdom would make Solomon famous throughout the ancient world and attract visitors like the Queen of Sheba to witness his remarkable understanding.
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