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Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?
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Seek God's Kingdom First
Solomon's prayer is a model for believers. Instead of asking for personal gain like wealth or long life, he asked for the wisdom and knowledge needed to serve God's people. As commentator Matthew Henry highlights, those who prioritize God's purposes find that God provides for their earthly needs as well, while those who chase worldly things often end up disappointed in both this life and the next.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one in 1 Kings 3:5–14 are quite significant. They indicate a general …
19th Century
Anglican
Give me now wisdom and knowledge. — Now wisdom and knowledge give thou me; a petition coordinate with that of [R…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:7)
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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…