1 Kings 22:47
Context22:47 There was no king in Edom at this time; a governor ruled.
1 Kings 22:2
Context22:2 In the third year King Jehoshaphat of Judah came down to visit 1 the king of Israel.
1 Kings 3:9
Context3:9 So give your servant a discerning mind 2 so he can make judicial decisions for 3 your people and distinguish right from wrong. 4 Otherwise 5 no one is able 6 to make judicial decisions for 7 this great nation of yours.” 8
[22:2] 1 tn The word “visit” is supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
[3:9] 2 tn Heb “a hearing heart.” (The Hebrew term translated “heart” often refers to the mental faculties.)
[3:9] 4 tn Heb “to understand between good and evil.”
[3:9] 5 tn Heb “for”; the word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.
[3:9] 6 tn Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”