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God told Solomon to ask what he wanted, and Solomon requested “an understanding heart” to judge the people and discern between good and bad (1 Kings 3:5-9). He said the people were great and too numerous to be numbered (1 Kings 3:8). The request centered on wise judgment rather than long life or riches.
5In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give you.
6Solomon said, You have showed to your servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you; and you have kept for him this great lovingkindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
7Now, Yahweh my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I don`t know how to go out or come in.
8Your servant is in the midst of your people which you have chosen, a great people, that can`t be numbered nor counted for multitude.
9Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?