2 Chronicles 1:10

Please give me wisdom and knowledge to lead this people—for who can rule with justice this great people of yours?”

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In The King James Version

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?

In Context

9Lord God, please keep the promise you made to my father David. You have made me king over a nation that has as many people as the dust of the earth.

11God told Solomon: “Because this is what you really wanted, and you didn't ask for wealth, possessions, or honor, or the death of those who hate you, or for a long life, but instead you asked for wisdom and knowledge so you can rule with justice my people that I have made you king over;

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 31:2he told them, I'm now a hundred and twenty years old. I can't get around like I used to, and the Lord has told me, “You are not to cross the Jordan.”

1 Kings 3:9So please give me a mind that's receptive so I can rule your people well, understanding the difference between right and wrong, for who can rule this difficult people of yours?”

Psalms 119:73You created me and made me what I am; help me to learn and better understand your commandments.

Proverbs 3:13Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,

2 Corinthians 2:16To those who are dying it is the smell of decay, while to those who are being saved it is the scent of life! But who is up to such an assignment?

James 1:5If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 1:2-13

Second Chronicles This book begins with the reign of Solomon and the building of the temple, and continues the history of the kings of Judah thenceforward to the captivity and so concludes with the fall of that illustrious monarchy and the destruction of the temple. That monarchy of the house of David, as it was prior in time, so it was superior in worth and dignity to all those four celebrated ones of which Nebuchadnezzar dreamed. The Babylonian monarchy I reckon to begin in Nebuchadnezzar himself— Thou art that… Read the whole commentary →

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