2 Chronicles 1:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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:

Thou hast not asked riches, wealth. [These words appear to be synonymous, yet they are different in signification, `osher (H6239) denoting riches generally, and nªkaaciym (H5233), which is a word of later Hebrew, means precious stones, valuables, treasures, and money paid in tribute.]

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: