What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 1:10? Now grant me • Solomon speaks directly to God, recognizing that every good gift comes from Him (James 1:17; 1 Kings 3:5–9). • The verb “grant” shows dependence, not presumption—echoing Jesus’ call to “Ask, and it will be given to you” (Matthew 7:7). • His prayer models humility before authority; he asks before he acts (Proverbs 3:5–6). wisdom and knowledge • Wisdom: the God-given ability to see life from the Lord’s vantage point and act accordingly (Proverbs 2:6; Ephesians 1:17). • Knowledge: factual and practical understanding required to apply wisdom day by day (Colossians 1:9-10). • Together they form the spiritual toolkit needed for any task God assigns (1 Corinthians 12:8). so that I may lead this people • Solomon’s motive is service, not self-advancement—leadership rooted in love (Matthew 20:26-28). • The request ties gifting to responsibility: God equips those He calls (Romans 12:7-8; Exodus 18:17-23). • Shepherd leadership is emphasized: “Be shepherds of God’s flock” (1 Peter 5:2-3). For who is able to govern this great people of Yours? • Solomon confesses human inadequacy; the task is beyond natural capacity (2 Corinthians 2:16; Jeremiah 10:23). • He acknowledges the people belong to God, not to him—underscoring stewardship, not ownership (Deuteronomy 7:6; Acts 20:28). • Dependence on the Lord is indispensable: “Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain” (Psalm 127:1). summary Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 1:10 teaches that effective leadership begins with humble dependence on God. By asking for wisdom and knowledge, he seeks God-given insight to serve others, recognizing both the enormity of the task and the fact that the people he leads belong to the Lord. God honors such requests that spring from a servant heart and a clear acknowledgment of divine ownership and authority. |
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