2Ch 1:10 | NETfull | 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 ^{▼▼ The cohortative with prefixed vav (ו) following the imperative here indicates purpose/result.} I can effectively lead this nation. ^{▼▼ 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 ^{▼▼ Heb “for.” The word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.} no one is able ^{▼▼ Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”} to make judicial decisions for ^{▼▼ Heb “to judge.”} this great nation of yours.” ^{▼▼ Heb “these numerous people of yours.”}