1 Chronicles 22:12 cpdv — Also, may the Lord give you prudence and understanding, so that you may be able to rule Israel and to guard the law of…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Also, may the Lord give you prudence and understanding, so that you may be able to rule Israel and to guard the law of the Lord your God. "

— 1 Chronicles 22:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 22 — Context

9

The son who shall be born to you will be a very quiet man. For I will cause him to have rest from all his enemies on every side. And for this reason, he shall be called Peaceful. And I will grant peace and tranquility to Israel during all his days.

10

He shall build a house to my name. And he shall be a son to me, and I will be a father to him. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel unto eternity.’

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Now then, my son, may the Lord be with you, and may you prosper and build a house to the Lord your God, just as he has spoken concerning you.

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Also, may the Lord give you prudence and understanding, so that you may be able to rule Israel and to guard the law of the Lord your God.

13

For then you will be able to advance, if you keep the commandments and judgments that the Lord instructed Moses to teach to Israel. Be strengthened and act manfully. You should not fear, and you should not dread.

14

Behold, in my poverty I have prepared the expenses for the house of the Lord: one hundred thousand talents of gold, and one million of talents of silver. Yet truly, there is no measuring the brass and the iron. For their magnitude is beyond numbering. And I have prepared the timber and the stones for the entire project.

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Also, you have very many artisans: stoneworkers, and builders of walls, and craftsmen of wood, and those most prudent in doing the work of every art,

1 Chronicles 22:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 22:12 say?
1 Chronicles 22:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Also, may the Lord give you prudence and understanding, so that you may be able to rule Israel and to guard the law of the Lord your God. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 22:12 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 22:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 22, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 22:12.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 22:12 in?
1 Chronicles 22:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 22:12?
1 Chronicles 22:12 reads (CPDV): “Also, may the Lord give you prudence and understanding, so that you may be able to rule Israel and to guard the law of the Lord your God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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