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10 Now give me wisdom and discernment so[a] I can effectively lead this nation.[b] Otherwise[c] no one is able[d] to make judicial decisions for[e] this great nation of yours.”[f]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 1:10 tn The cohortative with prefixed vav (ו) following the imperative here indicates purpose/result.
  2. 2 Chronicles 1:10 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).
  3. 2 Chronicles 1:10 tn Heb “for.” The word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.
  4. 2 Chronicles 1:10 tn Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”
  5. 2 Chronicles 1:10 tn Heb “to judge.”
  6. 2 Chronicles 1:10 tn Heb “these numerous people of yours.”