2 Chronicles 1:7
2 Chronicles 1:7 in Multiple Translations
That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”
¶ In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
In that night God came to Solomon in a vision, and said to him, Say what I am to give you.
That night God appeared to Solomon and told him, “Ask what you want me to give you.”
The same night did God appeare vnto Salomon, and sayde vnto him, Aske what I shall giue thee.
In that night hath God appeared to Solomon, and saith to him, 'Ask — what do I give to thee?'
That night, God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for what you want me to give you.”
In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, Ask what I shall give thee.
And behold that night God appeared to him, saying: Ask what thou wilt that I should give thee.
That night God appeared to Solomon in a dream and said to him, “Request whatever you want me to give to you.”
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2 Chronicles 1:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/לַּ֣יְלָה
הַ/ה֔וּא
נִרְאָ֥ה
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ל֔/וֹ
שְׁאַ֖ל
מָ֥ה
אֶתֶּן
לָֽ/ךְ
בַּ/לַּ֣יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
נִרְאָ֥ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
שְׁאַ֖ל
shâʼal
H7592
to ask
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
מָ֥ה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
אֶתֶּן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 1:7
בַּ/לַּ֣יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
Prep | N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
הַ/ה֔וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
נִרְאָ֥ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
Prep | N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
שְׁאַ֖ל
shâʼal
H7592
"to ask"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To ask or inquire, this Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe seeking information or requesting something. It can also mean to beg or borrow, and is used in many different contexts throughout the Old Testament. The KJV translates it as ask, beg, or borrow.
Definition: 1) to ask, enquire, borrow, beg 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to ask, ask for 1a2) to ask (as a favour), borrow 1a3) to enquire, enquire of 1a4) to enquire of, consult (of deity, oracle) 1a5) to seek 1b) (Niphal) to ask for oneself, ask leave of absence 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to enquire, enquire carefully 1c2) to beg, practise beggary 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to be given on request 1d2) to grant, make over to, let (one) ask (successfully) or give or lend on request (then) grant or make over to Aramaic equivalent: she.el (שְׁאֵל "to ask" H7593)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ask (counsel, on), beg, borrow, lay to charge, consult, demand, desire, [idiom] earnestly, enquire, [phrase] greet, obtain leave, lend, pray, request, require, [phrase] salute, [idiom] straitly, [idiom] surely, wish. See also: Genesis 24:47; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 2:8.
מָ֥ה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
אֶתֶּן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
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Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 1:7
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 1:7
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 1:7
Context — Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom
5But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there.
6Solomon offered sacrifices there before the LORD on the bronze altar at the Tent of Meeting, where he offered a thousand burnt offerings.
7That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”
8Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place. 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.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 7:7–8 | Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. |
| 2 | 1 John 5:14–15 | And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. |
| 3 | John 16:23 | In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. |
| 4 | Proverbs 3:5–6 | Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. |
| 5 | Mark 10:36–37 | “What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired. They answered, “Grant that one of us may sit at Your right hand and the other at Your left in Your glory.” |
| 6 | 1 Kings 3:5–15 | One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. 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. Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.” Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants. |
| 7 | Mark 10:51 | “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.” |
2 Chronicles 1:7 Summary
In this verse, God appears to Solomon and offers to give him anything he asks for. This shows us that God is a generous and loving Father who wants to bless and provide for His children. Just like Solomon, we can come to God in prayer and ask for the things we need and desire, knowing that He is able to provide them, as seen in Matthew 7:7-8. As we pray, we should remember to ask for things that align with God's will and purposes, and trust that He will give us what is best for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to appear to Solomon and offer to give him anything he asks for?
This speaks to the special relationship between God and Solomon, as well as God's desire to bless and establish Solomon as king, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 and 1 Kings 3:5-14.
Is this promise of God's limited to Solomon or can we apply it to our own lives?
While this specific promise was made to Solomon, we see similar promises in other parts of Scripture, such as Matthew 7:7-8 and Philippians 4:19, which encourage us to ask God for our needs and desires.
What kind of things should we ask God for in prayer?
The Bible teaches us to ask for things that align with God's will, such as wisdom, guidance, and strength, as seen in James 1:5 and Psalm 119:125.
Does God always give us what we ask for?
No, God does not always give us what we ask for, as seen in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, where Paul asks for the removal of a thorn in his flesh but is instead given grace to endure it.
Reflection Questions
- What are the deepest desires of my heart, and am I bringing them before God in prayer?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust and dependence on God, like Solomon did in this verse?
- What are some ways I can seek God's wisdom and guidance in my life, just as Solomon did?
- How can I use my prayers and requests to God to bring glory and honor to Him, rather than just focusing on my own desires?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 1:7
In that night did God appear unto Solomon,.... From hence to the end of 2 Chronicles 1:12 it is the same with 1 Kings 3:5.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 1:7
In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. In that night did God appear - (see the note at 1 Kings 3:5.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
In that night, after those sacrifices were offered. Did God appear, in a dream, of which See Poole "", &c.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
2 Chronicles 1:7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.Ver. 7. In that night.] See on 1 Kings 3:5. Did God appear.] That this was a divine dream, Solomon was sufficiently sensible, by the great wisdom wherewith he found himself indued when he awoke.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
(7-13) God’s revelation to Solomon by night. (Comp. 1 Kings 3:5-15.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
Verse 7. In that night] The night following the sacrifice. On Solomon's choice, see the notes on 1Kg 3:5-15.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 1:7
7–13 (= 1 Kings 3:5-15). Solomon’s Vision and Return to Jerusalem 7. did God appear] In Kings, the Lord appeared in a dream.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 1:7
The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one of Kings 1 Kings 3:5-14 are very considerable, and indicate the general truth that the object of the sacred historians is to give
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