2 Chronicles
“Give 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?”
2 Chronicles 1:10
2 Chronicles 1:10 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, God's wisdom, and prayer — words set in 2 Chronicles, the chronicle of Judah's kings and temple. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”
1 Kings 3:9“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7
Common questions
What does 2 Chronicles 1:10 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Chronicles 1:10 reads: "Give 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?" The verse speaks to wisdom, God's wisdom, and prayer. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Chronicles 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Chronicles 1:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Give 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?" is 2 Chronicles 1:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Chronicles chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Chronicles 1:10?
Verses that sit beside 2 Chronicles 1:10 include 1 Kings 3:9, James 1:5, and Proverbs 2:6. Reading them alongside 2 Chronicles 1:10 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with 2 Chronicles 1:10?
Read 2 Chronicles 1:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.