this was in thine heart. Supplementary to the account in Kings.
the life. the soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.
long life. many days.
Related Commentaries of 2 Chronicles 1:11
2 Chronicles 1:11
11 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: