2 Chronicles 1:11

1:11 God said to Solomon, “Because you desire this, ¹  and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, ²  and because you did not ask for long life, ³  but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,

2 Chronicles 9:8

9:8 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored ⁴  you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! ⁵  Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, ⁶  he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.” ⁷ 

2 Chronicles 19:11

19:11 You will report to Amariah the chief priest in all matters pertaining to the Lord’s law, and to Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in all matters pertaining to the king. ⁸  The Levites will serve as officials before you. Confidently carry out your duties! ⁹  May the Lord be with those who do well!”

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

[1:11]  ² tn Heb “the life of those who hate you.”

[1:11]  ³ tn Heb “many days.”

[9:8]  ⁴ tn Or “delighted in.”

[9:8]  ⁵ tn Heb “as king for the Lord your God.”

[9:8]  ⁶ tn Heb “to make him stand permanently.”

[9:8]  ⁷ tn Heb “to do justice and righteousness.”

[19:11]  ⁷ tn Heb “and look, Amariah the chief priest is over you with respect to every matter of the Lord, and Zebadiah…with respect to every matter of the king.”

[19:11]  ⁸ tn Heb “Be strong and act!”