1 Kings 3:7

And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Kings 3:7

BSB
And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David's place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in.
AKJV
And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.
CPDV
And now, O Lord God, you have caused your servant to reign in place of David, my father. But I am a small child, and I am ignorant of my entrance and departure.
ERV
And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in.
NHEB
Now, LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father. I am but a little child. I do not know how to go out or come in.
SMT
And now, Jehovah my God, thou madest thy servant king instead of David my father and I a little boy, shall not know to go out and come in.

Commentary for 1 Kings 3:7

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Overview of 1 Kings 3:7
Summary
Solomon expresses humility about his inexperience and role
Place
Gibeon
Event
Solomon expresses inadequacy
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Prayer