* Because.
   This does not occur in Kings:  and it implies that the request
   of Solomon, as arising from a spiritual judgment and heart,
   was peculiarly acceptable to that God who searches, regards,
   and demands the heart.  God promised Solomon all the things
   which he had not asked, except the life of his enemies; for he
   was to be a peaceable king, a type of the Prince of peace.

 * this was.
  1Sa 16:7  1Ki 3:11-13  8:18  1Ch 28:2  29:17,18  Pr 23:7  Ac 5:4 
  Heb 4:12 
 * that thou mayest.
  1Ki 3:28  Pr 14:8  Jas 3:13,17