2 Chronicles 1:10

10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 1:10 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
10 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?
English Standard Version (ESV)
10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?"
New Living Translation (NLT)
10 Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?”
The Message Bible (MSG)
10 Yes, give me wisdom and knowledge as I come and go among this people - for who on his own is capable of leading these, your glorious people?"
American Standard Version (ASV)
10 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?
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
10 Give me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people. After all, who can judge this great people of yours?"
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
10 Now, grant me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people, for who can judge this great people of Yours?"
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
10 Give me wisdom and knowledge. Then I'll be able to lead these people. Without your help, who would be able to rule this great nation of yours?"

2 Chronicles 1:10 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 1:10

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:7)

2 Chronicles 1:10 In-Context

8 Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place.
9 Now, LORD God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth.
10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
11 God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king,
12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.”

Cross References 1

  • 1. Numbers 27:17; 2 Samuel 5:2; Proverbs 8:15-16
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