1 Chronicles 22:12

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Only may YHWH give to you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of YHWH your God.

Latin

Det quoque Dominus prudentiam et sensum ut regere possis Israël, et custodire legem Domini Dei tui.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

1 Chronicles 22:2–19

God promised David that his kingdom would last forever and that his son would build a temple for the Lord (1 Chronicles 17:11–12). After choosing the site (1 Chronicles 21:18–22:1), David prepared to build the temple of God. He gathered materials (1 Chronicles 22:2–5) and instructed Solomon (22:6–16) and the leaders of Israel (22:17–19) to build the temple after his death.

Theme notes and profiles

David Temple Worship The Promise of Dynasty

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For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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Psalm 72:1
Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
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For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Stonecutter Temple

Topics

Children: Counsel of Parents To Children: Prayer in Behalf of David: King of Israel: Delivers his Charge to Solomon Parents: Prayers on Behalf of Children of David Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

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