Devine Scripture

2 Chronicles 1:12

2 Chronicles chapter 1 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee; neither shall there any after thee have the like.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee; neither shall there any after thee have the like.

Context

v.11And 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:

v.12This passage

v.13So Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon, from before the tent of meeting, unto Jerusalem; and he reigned over Israel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 3:20

    Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

  • 1 Chronicles 29:25

    And Jehovah magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

  • James 1:5

    But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  • Matthew 6:33

    But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  • 2 Chronicles 9:22

    So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

  • Ecclesiastes 2:9

    So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.