2 Tawarikh 1:11-12

1:11 God said to Solomon, “Because you desire this, ¹  and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, ²  and because you did not ask for long life, ³  but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king, 1:12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. ⁴  Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.” ⁵ 

2 Tawarikh 2:12

2:12 Huram also said, “Worthy of praise is the Lord God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself. ⁶ 

2 Tawarikh 9:5-8

9:5 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight ⁷  was true! 9:6 I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn’t hear even half the story! ⁸  Your wisdom surpasses what was reported to me. 9:7 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! ⁹  9:8 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored ¹⁰  you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! ¹¹  Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, ¹²  he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.” ¹³ 

[1:11]  ¹ tn Heb “because this was in your heart.”

[1:11]  ² tn Heb “the life of those who hate you.”

[1:11]  ³ tn Heb “many days.”

[1:12]  ⁴ tn Heb “wisdom and discernment are given to you.”

[1:12]  ⁵ tn Heb “which was not so for the kings who were before you, and after you there will not be so.”

[2:12]  ⁶ tn Heb “who has given to David a wise son [who] knows discernment and insight, who will build a house for the Lord and house for his kingship.”

[9:5]  ⁷ tn Heb “about your words [or perhaps, “deeds”] and your wisdom.”

[9:6]  ⁸ tn Heb “the half was not told to me.”

[9:7]  ⁹ tn Heb “How happy are your men! How happy are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually, who hear your wisdom!”

[9:8]  ¹⁰ tn Or “delighted in.”

[9:8]  ¹¹ tn Heb “as king for the Lord your God.”

[9:8]  ¹² tn Heb “to make him stand permanently.”

[9:8]  ¹³ tn Heb “to do justice and righteousness.”