2 Chronicles 1:7-12

7 ^aIn that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask what I should give to you.”

God Gives Wisdom to Solomon

8 Then Solomon said to God, “You have shown great lovingkindness to my father David, and ^ahave made me king in his place. 9 Now, O Yahweh God, ^alet Your ¹promise to my father David ²endure, for You have made me king over ^ba people as numerous as the dust of the earth. 10 ^aGive me now wisdom and knowledge, ^bthat I may go out and come in before this people, for who can do justice for this great people of Yours?” 11 ^aAnd God said to Solomon, “Because ¹you had this in your heart, and did not ask for riches, wealth, or glory, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge that you may do justice for My people over whom I have made you king, 12 wisdom and knowledge have been given to you. And ^aI will give you riches and wealth and glory, ¹such as none of the kings who were before you had nor those who will ²come after you.”