1 Kings 3:28

1 Kings 3:28 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

28When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

28When all Israel heard about the judgment which the king had 3:28 Lit judgedhanded down, they feared the king, because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to 3:28 Lit doadminister justice.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

28When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had handed down, they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

28When all [the people of] Israel heard about the judgment which the king had made, they [were in awe and reverently] feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was within him to administer justice.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

28When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

28All the Israelites heard about the decision the king had given. That gave them great respect for him. They saw that God had given him wisdom. They knew that Solomon would do what was right and fair when he judged people.

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