2 Chronicles 1:11 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of them that hate thee, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

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Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one in 1 Kings 3:5–14 are quite significant. They indicate a general …

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

God’s revelation to Solomon by night. (Compare to 1 Kings 3:5–15.)

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:7)

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Solomon began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar.

Those who pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappoint…

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