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2 Chronicles 1:7

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 1:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
2 Chronicles 1:7 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4But the ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-jearim to [the place] that David had prepared for it; for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.
5Moreover the brazen altar, that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, was there before the tabernacle of Jehovah: and Solomon and the assembly sought unto it.
6And Solomon went up thither to the brazen altar before Jehovah, which was at the tent of meeting, and offered a thousand burnt-offerings upon it.
7In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
8And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great lovingkindness unto David my father, and hast made me king in his stead.
9Now, O Jehovah God, let thy promise unto David my father be established; for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.
10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“In that night did God appear unto Solomon, etc.] From hence to the end of (<140112>2 Chronicles 1:12) it is the same with (<110305>1 Kings 3:5-13). (See Gill on “<110305>1 Kings 3:5-15”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“HIS CHOICE OF WISDOM IS BLESSED BY GOD. (Ch2 1:7-13) In that night did God appear unto Solomon--(See on Kg1 3:5).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The verbal differences between this passage and the corresponding one of Kings 1 Kings 3:5-14 are very considerable, and indicate the general truth that the object of the sacred historians is to give a true account of the real bearing of what was said: not ordinarily to furnish us with all or the exact words that were uttered. The most important point omitted in Chronicles, and supplied by Kings, is the conditional promise of long life made to Solomon 1 Kings 3:14; while the chief point absent from Kings, and recorded by our author, is the solemn appeal made by Solomon to the promise of God to David his father 2 Chronicles 1:9, which he now called upon God to “establish,” or to perform. 2…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:7-12 See “Solomon’s Wisdom” Theme Note.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“In that night: This was the night following the sacrifice which Solomon had offered. Kg1 3:5-15; Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6 Ask: Mat 7:7, Mat 7:8; Mar 10:36, Mar 10:37, Mar 10:51; Joh 16:23; Jo1 5:14, Jo1 5:15 2 Chronicles 1:8”
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