^{7 Ref} In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

^{8 Ref} And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great lovingkindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead.

^{9 Ref} Now, O Jehovah God, let thy promise unto David my father be established; for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

^{10 Ref} Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?