1 Kings
3:5-12
(1 Kings 3:4-9, (10-15), 16-28)
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- IV.15, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
- "While his bodily powers were locked up in sleep, the powers of his soul were strengthened; he was enabled to receive the Divine vision, and to make a suitable choice."
- From
Wesley's Notes.
- "So truth here contains all duties to God, as righteousness doth his duties to men, and uprightness the right manner of performing both sorts of duties."
- What
Shall I Give You?, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker, c.
1800.
- "Hear then, my soul, the voice from the mercy-seat, this evening: 'Ask! What shall I give you?' See that your petition, and the blessings you pray for, be great and large, suited to the glory of the great Giver, and the largeness and tenderness of the Lord's heart."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "The wisdom, however, that was asked and obtained was not so much of the heart as of the head--it was wisdom not for himself personally, but for his office, such as would qualify him for the administration of justice, the government of a kingdom, and for the attainment of general scientific knowledge."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Resources specific to the Narrative Lectionary for October 26, 2014, 1 Kings 3:4-9, (10-15), 16-28):
- Commentary, Cameron B.R. Howard, Working Preacher, 2014.
- Solomon's Wisdom, I Love To Tell The Story Podcast, Working Preacher, 2014.
- "Sight Words," video, (scroll down) John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Babies and Swords, commentary & discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
- "A Real Wise Guy," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
- Commentary, Cameron B.R. Howard, Working Preacher, 2014.
- Commentary, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Roger Nam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Although the economy has changed remarkably since the time of Solomon, a listening heart and understanding spirit still takes prime precedence for God's people."
- "A Listening Heart," Faith Element, 2014.
- Commentary, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Brent A. Strawn, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "In retrospect, perhaps he should have prayed for more than just wisdom after all."
-
Commentary, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Juliana Claassens, Preaching This Week,
WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "Reading the lectionary text in terms of its larger context, not shying away from the complexities associated with this text, may help us to develop theological perspectives that are sensitive to the very real challenges presented by the context in which we proclaim God's word."
- 1 Kings 3:5-12, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
- A Lost Future: Reflections on 1
Kings 3:7-15, 11:1-6, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute.
- "These verses are as much a judgment on power as they are the story of an Israelite king."
- "Wise Foreign Relations," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005.
-
"Solomon's
Dream," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com:
A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- "What spiritual gift do you pray for? How could wisdom help you in your growth to God?"
- Reflection on
1 Kings 3:5-12, Rev. Wanda Copeland. At Environmental Reflections, Lectionary Year
A, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Environmental Stewardship Commission.
- "How easy it is to diminish what we can affect because of our relative insignificance to the mainstream of society."
- Resources specific to the Narrative Lectionary for October 26, 2014, 1 Kings 3:4-9, (10-15), 16-28):
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Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Brettler, Marc,
"The Structure of 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old
Testament, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Hays, J. Daniel,
"Has the Narrator Come to Praise Solomon or to Bury Him? Narrative Subtlety
in 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament,
2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2009. (Section on this text begins on page 411)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lasine, Stuart,
"The King of Desire: Indeterminacy, Audience, and the Solomon Narrative,"
Semeia, 1995.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Olley, John W.,
"Pharaoh's Daughter, Solomon's Palace, and the Temple: Another Look at the
Structure of 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old
Testament, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Parker, Kim Ian,
"Repetition As a Structuring Device in 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the
Study of the Old Testament, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Parker, K.I.,
"Solomon as Philosopher King? The Nexus of Law and Wisdom in 1 Kings 1-11,"
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Porten, Bezalel,
"The Structure and Theme of the Solomon Narrative (1 Kings 3-11),"
Hebrew Union College Annual, 1967.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Pyper, Hugh S.,
"Judging the Wisdom of Solomon: The Two-Way Effect of Intertextuality," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1993.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Seow, Choon Leong,
"The Syro-Palestinian Context of Solomon's Dream,," Harvard Theological Review, 1984.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Williams, David S.,
"Once Again: The Structure of the Narrative of Solomon's Reign,"
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 1999.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Brettler, Marc,
"The Structure of 1 Kings 1-11," Journal for the Study of the Old
Testament, 1991.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "King Solomon," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
- "Solomon Asks God for Wisdom," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- "Solomon Asks for Wisdom," online computer java-based coloring pages from Grace Baptist Church of Feeding Hill.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art: Wisdom of Solomon, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
- Hymns and Music:
- At Oremus Hymnal:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 1 Kings 3:5, 9. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 1 Kings
