1Ki 3:14 | KingComments | STEP | A prayer like Solomon’s is good in the eyes of the LORD. Solomon did not think of himself in his prayer. He did not ask for things that are pleasing to himself, but for something that is important for the good of the people. He has prayed in accordance with the LORD, with what is really important to Him and these are the interests of His people. Therefore He also gives what Solomon did not ask for, the less important (cf. ). The condition of obedience is set to have a long life ( ). Solomon did not comply with that. He went against the king’s law by taking many wives ( ) and therefore died at a relatively young age. When Solomon is awakened from his dream, he offers offerings to the LORD out of gratitude for the answering of his prayer. The burnt offerings speak of the fact that all honor belongs to God. They speak of the work of the Lord Jesus on the cross as completely devoted to God. Its application to us is that we also completely dedicate our lives to God. The peace offerings show that we know that we are in fellowship with God’s people to serve God together with them and to glorify Him. Solomon made a special feast for all his servants.

‏ 1 Kings 3:14

What Solomon Gets

A prayer like Solomon’s is good in the eyes of the LORD. Solomon did not think of himself in his prayer. He did not ask for things that are pleasing to himself, but for something that is important for the good of the people. He has prayed in accordance with the LORD, with what is really important to Him and these are the interests of His people. Therefore He also gives what Solomon did not ask for, the less important (cf. Mt 6:31-33).

The condition of obedience is set to have a long life (1Kgs 3:14). Solomon did not comply with that. He went against the king’s law by taking many wives (Deu 17:17a) and therefore died at a relatively young age.

When Solomon is awakened from his dream, he offers offerings to the LORD out of gratitude for the answering of his prayer. The burnt offerings speak of the fact that all honor belongs to God. They speak of the work of the Lord Jesus on the cross as completely devoted to God. Its application to us is that we also completely dedicate our lives to God. The peace offerings show that we know that we are in fellowship with God’s people to serve God together with them and to glorify Him.

Solomon made a special feast for all his servants.