1 Chronicles 22:12
1 Chronicles 22:12 in Multiple Translations
Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.
Only Jehovah give thee discretion and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel; that so thou mayest keep the law of Jehovah thy God.
Only may the Lord give you wisdom, and knowledge of his orders for Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Only may the Lord give you insight and understanding when he puts you in command of Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
Onely the Lord giue thee wisedome and vnderstanding, and giue thee charge ouer Israel, euen to keepe the Lawe of the Lord thy God.
Only, Jehovah give to thee wisdom and understanding, and charge thee concerning Israel, even to keep the law of Jehovah thy God;
May the LORD give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel, so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.
Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.
The Lord also give thee wisdom and understanding, that thou mayest be able to rule Israel, and to keep the law of the Lord thy God.
I also hope/wish that he will enable you to be wise and to understand what you need to know, and enable you to obey his laws while you rule over Israel.
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Context — Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple
12Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
13Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 14Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | James 1:5 | Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. |
| 2 | Proverbs 14:8 | The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 3:9–12 | Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 1:10 | Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” |
| 5 | Luke 21:15 | For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. |
| 6 | Psalms 72:1 | Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. |
| 7 | Proverbs 2:6–7 | For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, |
| 8 | 1 John 2:3 | By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 4:6 | Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” |
| 10 | 1 Kings 11:1–10 | King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites. He did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command. |
1 Chronicles 22:12 Summary
This verse is a prayer from David to God, asking for wisdom and understanding for his son Solomon when he becomes the king of Israel. David wants Solomon to have the insight and understanding he needs to lead the nation in accordance with God's commands, as seen in Joshua 1:7-8. This means obeying and following God's laws, and leading the nation to do the same, just like Moses did in Exodus 19:5. By following God's commands, Solomon will bring success and prosperity to Israel, and will also honor God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of 1 Chronicles 22:12?
The primary focus of 1 Chronicles 22:12 is for Solomon to have insight and understanding from the Lord when he becomes the leader of Israel, so that he may keep the Law of the Lord his God, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:9 and Joshua 1:7-8.
Why is it important for Solomon to keep the Law of the Lord?
It is crucial for Solomon to keep the Law of the Lord because it will bring success and prosperity to Israel, as stated in Deuteronomy 29:9 and Joshua 1:7-8, and will also honor God, as seen in Exodus 19:5.
How does 1 Chronicles 22:12 relate to Solomon's role as king?
1 Chronicles 22:12 is a prayer from David to the Lord, asking for wisdom and understanding for Solomon when he becomes the king of Israel, so that he may lead the nation in accordance with God's commands, as seen in Proverbs 9:10 and 1 Samuel 12:14.
What does 'keep the Law of the Lord your God' mean in this context?
In this context, 'keep the Law of the Lord your God' means to obey and follow God's commands, as given to Moses, and to lead the nation of Israel in doing the same, as stated in Leviticus 18:5 and Deuteronomy 5:33.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can seek insight and understanding from the Lord, just like Solomon was encouraged to do?
- How can I apply the principle of keeping the Law of the Lord in my own life, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- What role does leadership play in following God's commands, and how can I be a good leader in my own sphere of influence?
- In what ways can I honor God through my actions and decisions, just like Solomon was encouraged to do?
- How can I balance the desire for success and prosperity with the need to follow God's commands, as seen in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 22:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:12
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:12
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:12
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:12
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:12
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