2 Chronicles 1:11
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, 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:
Context
This verse from 2 Chronicles Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Solomon's reign begins with a trip to the great high place at Gibeon for sacrifices; at night God appears and offers Solomon anything. Solomon asks for wisdom to govern God's people; God grants wisdom and also riches, wealth, and honor …
Other Translations
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:
And God saith to Solomon, `Because that this hath been with thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, and honour, and the life of those hating thee, and also many days hast not asked, and dost ask for thyself wisdom and knowledge, so that thou dost judge My people over which I have caused thee to reign--
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you did not make request for money, property, or honour, or for the destruction of your haters, or for long life; but you have made request for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you may be the judge of my people over whom I have made you king:
Cross References
Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for …
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the …
O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the …
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing …
Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? …
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I …
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his …
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of …
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart …