2 Chronicles 1:10

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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?

Literal

Now give to me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out before this people and come in. For who can judge this great people of Yours?”

Latin

Da mihi sapientiam et intelligentiam, ut ingrediar et egrediar coram populo tuo: quis enim potest hunc populum tuum digne, qui tam grandis est, judicare?

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English

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

Notes

2 Chronicles 1:10

Solomon received wisdom and knowledge to govern well. The Hebrew word "shapat," often translated as "judge" (as in the Book of Judges), can also mean "govern."

2 Chronicles 1:7–12

See “Solomon’s Wisdom” Theme Note.

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