2 Chronicles 1:10

Verse

Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

American Standard Version (1901)

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?

Bible in Basic English

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, so that I may go out and come in before this people: for who is able to be the judge of this great people of yours?

Douay-Rheims 1899

Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may come in and go out before thy people: for who can worthily judge this thy people, which is so great?

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Giue me now wisdome and knowledge, that I may go out and go in before this people: for who can iudge this thy great people?

King James (Authorized) 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?

Translation for Translators

Please enable me to be wise and to know what I should do, in order that I may rule these people well, because there is no one who can rule all this great nation of yours without your help.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now give me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people, for who can judge your people, who are so many in number?”

Noah Webster Bible

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy great people?

World English Bible

Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of yours?”

Young's Literal Translation

now, wisdom and knowledge give to me, and I go out before this people, and I come in, for who doth judge this Thy great people?'

Context

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

⁹Now, O LORD God, let Your promise to my father David be fulfilled. For You have made me king over a people as numerous as the dust of the earth. ¹⁰Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, God appears to King Solomon and offers to grant him whatever he asks for. Solomon humbly asks for wisdom and knowledge to govern God's people effectively. This request pleases God, who not only grants Solomon's desire for wisdom but also promises him wealth, honor, and long life. Solomon's choice to prioritize wisdom over personal gain demonstrates his understanding of the importance of righteous leadership. This event marks the beginning of Solomon's reign characterized by wisdom and prosperity, fulfilling God's favor upon him.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1:10 Solomon received wisdom and knowledge so he could govern (Hebrew shapat) well. The word shapat, often rendered “judge” (e.g., in Judges), can also mean “govern.”