2 Chronicles 1:7 kjv — In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

King James Version

"In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee."

— 2 Chronicles 1:7, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 1 — Context

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But the ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath–jearim to the place which David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

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Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the Lord: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it.

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And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the Lord, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.

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In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

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And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

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Now, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.

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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 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 1:7 say?
2 Chronicles 1:7 in the King James Version reads: “In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 1:7 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 7.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 1:7.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 1:7 in?
2 Chronicles 1:7 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 2 Chronicles 1:7?
2 Chronicles 1:7 reads (KJV): “In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.” 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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