2 Chronicles 1:11 (KJV)

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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

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Cross-references

this was. 1Sa 16:7 1Ki 3:11-13 1Ki 8:18 1Ch 28:2 1Ch 29:17 1Ch 29:18 Pr 23:7 Ac 5:4 Heb 4:12

that thou mayest. 1Ki 3:28 Pr 14:8 Jas 3:13 Jas 3:17

Because.This does not occur in Kings: and it implies that the request of Solomon, as arising from a spiritual judgment and heart, was peculiarly acceptable to that God who searches, regards, and demands the heart. God promised Solomon all the things which he had not asked, except the life of his enemies; for he was to be a peaceable king, a type of the Prince of peace.

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