2 Chronicles 1:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
9 Now therefore, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be [a]true: for thou hast made me King over a great people, like to the dust of the earth.
10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may [b]go out and go in before this people: for who can judge this thy great people?
11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, treasures nor honor, nor the [c]lives of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life, but hast asked for thee wisdom and knowledge, that thou mightest judge my people, over whom I have made thee King,
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- 2 Chronicles 1:9 Perform thy promise made to my father concerning me.
- 2 Chronicles 1:10 That I may govern this people, read 1 Chron. 27:1 and 1 Kings 3:7.
- 2 Chronicles 1:11 That is, to be revenged on thine enemies.
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