2 Tawarikh 1:10
Konteks1:10 Now give me wisdom and discernment so 1 I can effectively lead this nation. 2 Otherwise 3 no one is able 4 to make judicial decisions for 5 this great nation of yours.” 6
2 Tawarikh 32:14
Konteks32:14 Who among all the gods of these nations whom my predecessors annihilated was able to rescue his people from my power? 7
[1:10] 1 tn The cohortative with prefixed vav (ו) following the imperative here indicates purpose/result.
[1:10] 2 tn Heb “so I may go out before this nation and come in.” The expression “go out…and come in” here means “to lead” (see HALOT 425 s.v. יצא qal.4).
[1:10] 3 tn Heb “for.” The word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.
[1:10] 4 tn Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”