1Ki 8:31-32 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 8:31-32: 8:31-32 Solomon asked that God render the proper decision and carry out justice in court cases when the litigant’s innocence could not be determined due to a lack of witnesses (cp. Exod 22:7-12 ). Perhaps Solomon realized that later officials would not have the special wisdom God had given him (1 Kgs 3:12 ; e.g., 3:16-27 ).

a8:31-32►

bExod 22:7-12►

c1 Kgs 3:12►

d3:16-27►

‏ 1 Kings 8:31-32

Summary for 1Kgs 8:31-32: 8:31-32 ^a Solomon asked that God render the proper decision and carry out justice in court cases when the litigant’s innocence could not be determined due to a lack of witnesses (cp. Exod 22:7-12 ^b). Perhaps Solomon realized that later officials would not have the special wisdom God had given him (1 Kgs 3:12 ^c; e.g., 3:16-27 ^d).