2 Chronicles 1:11God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king:
The setting
Still in the dream at Gibeon. God is amazed — every other king asks for power, wealth, long life, victory over enemies...
The emotion here: pleased and surprised by discovering a ruler who cared more about justice than personal gain
The original word
lebab (לְבָבְךָ) — the inner person, seat of will and emotion, deeper than mind
Why it matters
Ancient kings typically asked gods for military victory or personal longevity first
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 1:11
God lists exactly what Solomon DIDN'T ask for — these were the standard requests
Common misconceptionPeople think this means we shouldn't want good things. God was impressed that Solomon's FIRST request was for others' welfare, not that he never wanted anything personal.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 1:11
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 1:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 1:11 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine approval, heart examination, proper priorities. Notable phrases: this was in your heart; you have not asked riches.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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