II Chronicles 1:11
The Scripture
(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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Solomon went to Gibeon with the leaders of Israel to sacrifice before the tabernacle, and that night God appeared to him and offered to give him whatever he asked. Solomon requested wisdom and knowledge to govern God's people, and God granted him wisdom along with riches, wealth, and honor beyond any king before or after him.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Samuel 16:7I Kings 3:11I Kings 3:12I Kings 3:13I Kings 8:18I Chronicles 28:2I Chronicles 29:17I Chronicles 29:18Proverbs 23:7Acts 5:4Hebrews 4:12I Kings 3:28
Related verses (shared words)
I Kings 3:11II Chronicles 1:12I Kings 3:13I Kings 10:13Deuteronomy 30:20I Kings 3:10