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In the beginning of Solomon's reign as king over Israel, the divine Presence appeared to him in a dream at night, saying, "Ask what I should give you" (1 Kings 3:5). And Solomon said, "Give your servant therefore an understanding mind" (1 Kings 3:9)

"It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. God said to him, 'Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, I now do according to your word. Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no one like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor all your life; no other king shall compare with you' " (1 Kings 3:10-13).

Thus in losing sight of all worldly goods and chattels, all merely selfish ends, and desiring above all things an understanding heart (or a spiritual consciousness of God within him as wisdom, life, power), Solomon received all the goods or good things included, so that there was none among the kings like unto him in worldly possessions. "Strive first for the kingdom of God [consciousness] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you" (Mt. 6:33). "For those who want to save their life [or the things of his life] will lose it, and