2 Chronicles 1:11

New Century Version

God said to Solomon, “You have not asked for wealth or riches or honor, or for the death of your enemies, or for a long life. But since you have asked for wisdom and knowledge to lead my people, over whom I have made you king,

Cross References

1 Kings 10:24

People everywhere wanted to see King Solomon and listen to the wisdom God had given him.

1 Kings 3:28

When the people of Israel heard about King Solomon’s decision, they respected him very much. They saw he had wisdom from God to make the right decisions.

1 Kings 8:18

But the Lord said to my father David, ‘It was good that you wanted to build a temple for me.

1 Chronicles 28:2

King David stood up and said, “Listen to me, my relatives and my people. I wanted to build a place to keep the Ark of the Agreement with the Lord. I wanted it to be God’s footstool. So I made plans to build a temple.

2 Chronicles 1:12

I will give you wisdom and knowledge. I will also give you more wealth, riches, and honor than any king who has lived before you or any who will live after you.”

Proverbs 14:8

A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.

Proverbs 23:7

Selfish people are always worrying about how much the food costs. They tell you, “Eat and drink,” but they don’t really mean it.

Proverbs 8:15

I help kings to govern and rulers to make fair laws.

Acts 5:4

Before you sold the land, it belonged to you. And even after you sold it, you could have used the money any way you wanted. Why did you think of doing this? You lied to God, not to us!”

Hebrews 4:12

God’s word is alive and working and is sharper than a double-edged sword. It cuts all the way into us, where the soul and the spirit are joined, to the center of our joints and bones. And it judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts.

James 3:13

Are there those among you who are truly wise and understanding? Then they should show it by living right and doing good things with a gentleness that comes from wisdom.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t look at how handsome Eliab is or how tall he is, because I have not chosen him. God does not see the same way people see. People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart.”