The Holy Quran 38:20 — Surah Sad

Arabic text

وَشَدَدْنَا مُلْكَهُۥ وَءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ وَفَصْلَ ٱلْخِطَابِ

Translation

We strengthened his kingdom and granted him wisdom and decisive speech (making him a truly great statesman).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

that is, Allah had established the awe of his kingdom in the world and, by His help and support, giving him numerous armies of various kinds, had firmly consolidated his power. The consummate eloquence of Dawud ﵇: that is, he was a highly prudent and wise ruler. He settled every matter excellently, and when he spoke, his speech was utterly decisive.

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