2 Chronicles 1:10-12

1:10 Now give me wisdom and discernment so ¹  I can effectively lead this nation. ²  Otherwise ³  no one is able ⁴  to make judicial decisions for ⁵  this great nation of yours.” ⁶ 

1:11 God said to Solomon, “Because you desire this, ⁷  and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, ⁸  and because you did not ask for long life, ⁹  but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king, 1:12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. ¹⁰  Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.” ¹¹ 

[1:10]  ¹ tn The cohortative with prefixed vav (ו) following the imperative here indicates purpose/result.

[1:10]  ² tn Heb “so I may go out before this nation and come in.” The expression “go out…and come in” here means “to lead” (see HALOT 425 s.v. יצא qal.4).

[1:10]  ³ tn Heb “for.” The word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.

[1:10]  ⁴ tn Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”

[1:10]  ⁵ tn Heb “to judge.”

[1:10]  ⁶ tn Heb “these numerous people of yours.”

[1:11]  ⁷ tn Heb “because this was in your heart.”

[1:11]  ⁸ tn Heb “the life of those who hate you.”

[1:11]  ⁹ tn Heb “many days.”

[1:12]  ¹⁰ tn Heb “wisdom and discernment are given to you.”

[1:12]  ¹¹ tn Heb “which was not so for the kings who were before you, and after you there will not be so.”