# 2 Chronicles 01 š: Solomon Asks for Wisdom
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> [[#š Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#š Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#š§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#āļø Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#š Key Principles / š Life Application]]
> [[#š¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#āļø Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#š Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#š Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#š Internal Notes]]
## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority,Ā forĀ theĀ LordĀ his God was with him and magnified him greatly.
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā Solomon addressed all Israel, including those who commanded units of a thousand and a hundred, the judges, and all the leaders of all Israel who were heads of families.Ā
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā Solomon and the entire assembly went to the worship centerĀ in Gibeon, for the tent where they met GodĀ was located there, which Moses theĀ Lordās servant had made in the wilderness.
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā (Now David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim to the place he had prepared for it, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, was in front of theĀ Lordās tabernacle.Ā Solomon and the entire assembly prayed to himĀ there.)Ā
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā Solomon went up to the bronze altar before theĀ LordĀ which was at the meeting tent, and he offered up 1,000 burnt sacrifices.
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā That night God appearedĀ to Solomon and said to him, āTell meĀ what I should give you.āĀ
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā Solomon replied to God, āYou demonstratedĀ great loyalty to my father David and have made me king in his place.Ā
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā Now,Ā LordĀ God, may your promiseĀ to my father David be realized,Ā for you have made me king over a great nation as numerous as the dust of the earth.
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā Now give me wisdom and discernment soĀ I can effectively lead this nation.Ā OtherwiseĀ no one is ableĀ to make judicial decisions forĀ this great nation of yours.ā
[[#Verse 11.]]Ā God said to Solomon, āBecause you desire this,Ā and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies,Ā and because you did not ask for long life,Ā but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,Ā
[[#Verse 12.]]Ā you are granted wisdom and discernment.Ā Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.ā
[[#Verse 13.]]Ā Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel.
### Solomonās Wealth
[[#Verse 14.]]Ā Solomon accumulatedĀ chariots and horses. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses . He kept them in assigned cities and in Jerusalem.Ā
[[#Verse 15.]]Ā The king made silver and gold as plentifulĀ in Jerusalem as stones; cedar wasĀ as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.Ā
[[#Verse 16.]]Ā Solomon acquired his horses from EgyptĀ and from Que; the kingās traders purchased them from Que.Ā
[[#Verse 17.]]Ā They paid 600 silver pieces for each chariot from Egypt, and 150 silver pieces for each horse. They also sold chariots and horses to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Syria.
## š Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. First and Second Chronicles were originally one book in the Hebrew Bible. It was later divided because of its length.
2. The Hebrew title of Chronicles means "the events of the days," or simply "annals."
3. The Greek Septuagint called the book *Paraleipomenon*, meaning "things left out," because it was seen as a supplement to Samuel and Kings.
4. In the traditional order of the Hebrew Bible, Chronicles is the very last book.
5. The tabernacle Moses built was at Gibeon at this time, even though David had brought the ark to a tent in Jerusalem (1:3-4).
6. The bronze altar at Gibeon was the one made by Bezalel in the wilderness (1:5; Exodus 38:1-2).
7. Solomon offered 1,000 burnt offerings on that altar (1:6).
8. Solomon built up a force of 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen (1:14).
9. Solomon imported horses from Egypt and Kue (1:16). Kue is generally identified with Cilicia in southeastern Asia Minor.
10. A chariot cost 600 shekels of silver and a horse 150 shekels (1:17), which shows how valuable military equipment was.
## š§ Chapter Summary
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## āļø Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). Solomon asked for wisdom to lead God's people (1:10), but in Jesus are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3), and someone greater than Solomon has come (Matthew 12:42).
## š Key Principles / š Life Application
> [!note] š± Still growing. This section is on its way.
## š¬ Discussion Questions
1. Solomon began his reign by seeking the Lord in worship at Gibeon (1:3-6). What does it look like to begin a new season by seeking God first?
2. God told Solomon to ask for whatever he wanted (1:7). If God asked you that today, what would your answer reveal about your heart?
3. Solomon asked for wisdom to serve the people, not for riches or long life (1:10-11). How does asking for the right things change the way we pray?
## āļø Key Verses to Remember
- š verse 7: God appears to Solomon at night and invites him to ask for whatever he wants.
- š verse 10: Solomon asks for wisdom and knowledge so he can lead God's people well.
- š verses 11-12: God grants wisdom and adds riches and honor that Solomon did not request.
## š Related Passages/Cross Reference
- š [[1 Kings 03#Verse 04.|1 Kings 3:4-15]] - The parallel account of Solomon's request at Gibeon.
- š [[James 01#Verse 05.|James 1:5]] - Ask God for wisdom, and He gives generously.
- š [[Proverbs 02#Verse 06.|Proverbs 2:6]] - The Lord gives wisdom.
- š [[Matthew 06#Verse 33.|Matthew 6:33]] - Seek first His kingdom, and these things will be given to you.
- š [[Colossians 02#Verse 03.|Colossians 2:3]] - All the treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ.
## š Devotional Reflection
š SOAP: [[2 Chronicles 01 - SOAP|The Million Dollar Question]]
## š Internal Notes