2 Chronicles 1:1

The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom

1:1 Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, ¹  for ²  the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

2 Chronicles 1:12

1:12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. ³  Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.” ⁴ 

2 Chronicles 1:1

The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom

1:1 Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, ⁵  for ⁶  the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

2 Chronicles 4:1

4:1 He made a bronze altar, 30 feet ⁷  long, 30 feet ⁸  wide, and 15 feet ⁹  high.

[1:1]  ¹ tn Heb “and Solomon son of David strengthened himself over his kingdom.”

[1:1]  ² tn The disjunctive clause (note the vav [ו] + subject pattern) probably has a causal nuance here.

[1:12]  ³ tn Heb “wisdom and discernment are given to you.”

[1:12]  ⁴ tn Heb “which was not so for the kings who were before you, and after you there will not be so.”

[1:1]  ⁵ tn Heb “and Solomon son of David strengthened himself over his kingdom.”

[1:1]  ⁶ tn The disjunctive clause (note the vav [ו] + subject pattern) probably has a causal nuance here.

[4:1]  ⁷ tn Heb “twenty cubits.” Assuming a cubit of 18 inches (45 cm), the length would have been 30 feet (9 m).

[4:1]  ⁸ tn Heb “twenty cubits.”

[4:1]  ⁹ tn Heb “ten cubits.” Assuming a cubit of 18 inches (45 cm), the height would have been 15 feet (4.5 m).