Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” New Living Translation That night the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” English Standard Version At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” Berean Standard Bible One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” King James Bible In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. New King James Version At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” New American Standard Bible In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask what you wish Me to give you.” NASB 1995 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask what you wish me to give you.” NASB 1977 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask what you wish me to give you.” Legacy Standard Bible In Gibeon, Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask what I should give to you.” Amplified Bible In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask [Me] what I shall give you.” Christian Standard Bible At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask. What should I give you? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask. What should I give you?” American Standard Version In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. Contemporary English Version One night while Solomon was in Gibeon, the LORD God appeared to him in a dream and said, "Solomon, ask for anything you want, and I will give it to you." English Revised Version In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. He said, "What can I give you?" Good News Translation That night the LORD appeared to him in a dream and asked him, "What would you like me to give you?" International Standard Version The LORD appeared to Solomon one night in a dream and told him, "Ask me for whatever you want and I'll give it to you." Majority Standard Bible One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, ?Ask, and I will give it to you!? NET Bible One night in Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said, "Tell me what I should give you." New Heart English Bible In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask what I shall give you." Webster's Bible Translation In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. World English Bible In Gibeon, Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask for what I should give you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH has appeared to Solomon in Gibeon, in a dream of the night, and God says, “Ask—what do I give to you?” Young's Literal Translation In Gibeon hath Jehovah appeared unto Solomon, in a dream of the night, and God saith, 'Ask -- what do I give to thee?' Smith's Literal Translation In the hill Jehovah was seen to Solomon in a dream at night: and God will say, Ask what I shall give to thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, saying : Ask what thou wilt that I should give thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the Lord appeared to Solomon, through a dream in the night, saying, “Request whatever you wish, so that I may give it to you.” New American Bible In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said: Whatever you ask I shall give you. New Revised Standard Version At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the LORD appeared to Solomon in a vision by night; and God said to him, Ask that which I should give you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because in Gebun then, LORD JEHOVAH was revealed to Solomon in a vision of the night, and God said to him: ”Ask what I shall give you.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said: 'Ask what I shall give thee.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and the Lord said to Solomon, Ask some petition for thyself. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom4Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there. 5One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” 6Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 1:7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ... James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Luke 11:9-13 So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. / What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? ... Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. John 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Proverbs 2:3-6 if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, / if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. ... 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Treasury of Scripture In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give you. the Lord 1 Kings 9:2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. in a dream Genesis 28:2,13 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother… Numbers 12:6 And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. Job 33:14,15 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not… Ask what 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee… Matthew 7:7,8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: … Mark 10:36,38-51 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? … Jump to Previous Appeared Dream Gibeon Night Solomon Vision Want Whatever WishJump to Next Appeared Dream Gibeon Night Solomon Vision Want Whatever Wish1 Kings 3 1. Solomon marries Pharaoh's daughter2. High places being in use, Solomon sacrifices at Gibeon 5. Solomon at Gibeon, in the choice which God gave him, 10. preferring wisdom, obtains wisdom, riches, and honor 16. Solomon's judgment makes him renowned One night at Gibeon The phrase "One night at Gibeon" sets the scene for a pivotal moment in Solomon's life. Gibeon was a significant high place, a location where the Israelites worshipped before the temple was built in Jerusalem. Historically, Gibeon was known for its great altar, and it was here that Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings (1 Kings 3:4). This act of worship and dedication was a demonstration of Solomon's devotion to God, setting the stage for divine interaction. The mention of "one night" emphasizes the unexpected and divine nature of the encounter, reminding us that God often meets us in ordinary moments with extraordinary purposes. the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream and God said 'Ask, and I will give it to you!' Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew One nightהַלָּ֑יְלָה (hal·lā·yə·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity at Gibeon בְּגִבְע֗וֹן (bə·ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin the LORD יְהֹוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel appeared נִרְאָ֧ה (nir·’āh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne in a dream, בַּחֲל֣וֹם (ba·ḥă·lō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2472: A dream and God אֱלֹהִ֔ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Ask, שְׁאַ֖ל (šə·’al) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand [and] I will give it אֶתֶּן־ (’et·ten-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to you!” לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links 1 Kings 3:5 NIV1 Kings 3:5 NLT 1 Kings 3:5 ESV 1 Kings 3:5 NASB 1 Kings 3:5 KJV 1 Kings 3:5 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 3:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 3:5 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 3:5 French Bible 1 Kings 3:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 3:5 In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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