1 Kings 3:28

And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 3:9-12 shows God granting Solomon wisdom — here that wisdom is publicly demonstrated and recognized by Israel.

1 Kings 3:12 Historical context

1 Kings 3:12 is God's promise to give Solomon wisdom—here the people witness the fulfillment of that promise.

1 Kings 3:25 Historical context

1 Kings 3:25 records Solomon's proposal to divide the baby—the very judgment that causes Israel's awe and fear.

1 Kings 10:24 describes all nations seeking Solomon's wisdom—the same wisdom that first awed Israel here.

In 1 Kings 10:4, the queen of Sheba sees Solomon's wisdom—a parallel to Israel's earlier awe at his judgment.

1 Kings 2:9 Historical context

In 1 Kings 2:9, David tells Solomon to use his wisdom to execute justice—here the people see that wisdom in action.

1 Kings 4:29 Historical context

1 Kings 4:29 expands on the vastness of Solomon's God-given wisdom—the same wisdom that impressed Israel here.

Joshua 4:14 Parallel

Joshua 4:14 shows Israel fearing Joshua as they feared Moses because God exalted him — similarly, they fear Solomon here for God's wisdom.

2 Chronicles 1:11 records God affirming Solomon's request for wisdom—the wisdom that later amazed Israel in judgment.

In 2 Chronicles 9:23, kings seek Solomon to hear his wisdom, confirming his God-given wisdom was widely renowned.

Matthew 12:42 references the queen of Sheba coming to hear Solomon's wisdom, then declares Jesus greater — typological fulfillment.

Proverbs 8:15 says by wisdom kings reign and decree justice — directly explaining the source of Solomon's wise judgment.

Exodus 14:31 records Israel fearing the LORD and believing Moses after God's power — here they fear Solomon after seeing God's wisdom.

Colossians 2:3 reveals that all wisdom's treasures are hidden in Christ, surpassing Solomon's partial wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:30 presents Christ as wisdom from God, fulfilling what Solomon's wisdom only typified.

1 Corinthians 1:24 identifies Christ as the wisdom of God, of which Solomon's wisdom was a foreshadowing.

James 3:17 Parallel

James 3:17 describes wisdom from above as pure and peaceable — attributes reflected in Solomon's wise judgment.

Daniel 5:11 Parallel

Daniel 5:11 describes Daniel's divine wisdom like Solomon's, both recognized by outsiders as from God.

Daniel 2:47 Parallel

Daniel 2:47 shows a pagan king acknowledging God's wisdom in a servant, similar to Israel recognizing it in Solomon.

Isaiah 28:6 Parallel

Isaiah 28:6 speaks of God giving a spirit of judgment to judges, echoing the divine wisdom seen in Solomon's judgment.

Proverbs 24:21 commands fearing both the LORD and the king — here the people's fear of Solomon aligns with that wisdom principle.

Psalm 72:4 Typology

Psalm 72:4 continues the Messianic king's care for the poor, which Solomon's judgment also reflected.

Psalm 72:2 Typology

Psalm 72:2 describes the Messianic king judging righteously, prefigured by Solomon's wise judgment in 1 Kings 3:28.

1 Chronicles 29:24 describes all leaders pledging allegiance to Solomon — here the people fear and respect him after his wise judgment.

1 Samuel 12:18 has the people fearing the LORD and Samuel after a thunderstorm — here they fear Solomon after his wise verdict.

Daniel 2:21 Related theme

Daniel 2:21 affirms that God gives wisdom to the wise, paralleling the source of Solomon's recognized wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 7:19 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 7:19 echoes that wisdom gives strength, generalizing Solomon's demonstrated wisdom into a universal principle.

Ezra 7:25 Related theme

Ezra 7:25 appoints judges with God's wisdom to administer justice — echoing the divine wisdom Solomon displayed in his judgment.