1 Kings 3:5
“In Gibeon Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask what I shall give you."”
— 1 Kings 3:5
About this verse
1 Kings 3:5 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is dream at gibeon. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine invitation, open door. Notable phrases: Ask what I shall give you.
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Kingdom (~1000 BC)
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starting
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narrative
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