2 Chronicles 1:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 1:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 1:11 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the lif..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 1:11 — KJV
“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:”
— 2 Chronicles 1:11 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 1:11 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 1:11
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:11: god, because, thine
“Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:11: nor, yet, people
“But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:11: because, heart, hast
“And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king's business required haste.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:11: because, thine, hast
“And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; governor: or, deputy”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 1:11: god, nor, over
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