2Ch 1:10 | NET2full | STEP | Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation . Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

‏ 2 Chronicles 1:10

10 Now give me wisdom and discernment so ^{▼▼tn The cohortative with prefixed vav (ו) following the imperative here indicates purpose/result.} I can effectively lead this nation. ^{▼▼tn Heb “so I may go out before this nation and come in.” The expression “go out…and come in” here means “to lead” (see HALOT 425 s.v. יצא qal.4).} Otherwise ^{▼▼tn Heb “for.” The word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.} no one is able ^{▼▼tn Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”} to make judicial decisions for ^{▼▼tn Heb “to judge.”} this great nation of yours.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “these numerous people of yours.”}