2 Chronicles 1:7
New International Version
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”

New Living Translation
That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!”

English Standard Version
In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask what I shall give you.”

Berean Standard Bible
That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

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

New King James Version
On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?”

New American Standard Bible
In that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask what I shall give you.”

NASB 1995
In that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask what I shall give you.”

NASB 1977
In that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask what I shall give you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
In that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask what I should give to you.”

Amplified Bible
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask what I shall give to you.”

Christian Standard Bible
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask. What should I give you? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him: “Ask. What should I give you?”

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

Contemporary English Version
God appeared to Solomon that night in a dream and said, "Solomon, ask for anything you want, and I will give it to you."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That night God appeared to Solomon. He said, "What can I give you?"

Good News Translation
That night God appeared to Solomon and asked, "What would you like me to give you?"

International Standard Version
That very night God appeared to Solomon and told him, "Ask what I am to give you."

Majority Standard Bible
That night God appeared to Solomon and said, ?Ask, and I will give it to you!?

NET Bible
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Tell me what I should give you."

New Heart English Bible
In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask what I shall give you."

Webster's Bible Translation
In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, Ask what I shall give thee.

World English Bible
That night, God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for what you want me to give you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In that night God has appeared to Solomon and says to him, “Ask—what do I give to you?”

Young's Literal Translation
In that night hath God appeared to Solomon, and saith to him, 'Ask -- what do I give to thee?'

Smith's Literal Translation
In that night God was seen to Solomon, and he will say to him, Ask what I shall give to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And behold that night God appeared to him, saying: Ask what thou wilt that I should give thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But behold, during that night God appeared to him, saying, “Request what you wish, so that I may give it to you.”

New American Bible
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him: Whatever you ask, I will give you.

New Revised Standard Version
That night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask what I should give you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That night the LORD appeared to Solomon in a vision and said to him, Ask what I shall give you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That night LORD JEHOVAH was revealed to Solomon in a dream of the night, and LORD JEHOVAH said to him: “Request something, and I shall give it to you.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In that night did God, appear unto Solomon, and said unto him: 'Ask what I shall give thee.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, Ask what I shall give thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom
7That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” 8Solomon replied to God: “You have shown much loving devotion to my father David, and You have made me king in his place.…

Cross References
1 Kings 3:5
One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

1 Kings 9:2
the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.

1 Kings 11:9
Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice.

1 Kings 3:9-12
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...

1 Kings 3:13-14
Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. / So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

1 Kings 3:3-4
And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. / Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there.

1 Kings 3:15
Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants.

1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

1 Kings 10:23-24
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

1 Kings 10:1-9
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ...

1 Kings 10:6-7
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. / But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.

1 Kings 10:8-9
How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! / Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

1 Kings 3:5-15
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee…

Proverbs 3:5,6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding…

Ask

Matthew 7:7,8
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: …

Mark 10:36,27,51
And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? …

John 16:23
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

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That night
This phrase refers to the specific time when God chose to reveal Himself to Solomon. It was the night following Solomon's significant act of worship, where he offered a thousand burnt offerings at the high place in Gibeon. This timing underscores the importance of worship and dedication in seeking divine guidance and favor.

God appeared to Solomon
The appearance of God to Solomon is a theophany, a direct encounter with the divine. This is significant as it shows God's personal involvement in the lives of His chosen leaders. Solomon, as the newly anointed king, receives divine confirmation and guidance, similar to other biblical figures like Abraham and Moses who also experienced God's direct communication.

and said,
God's communication with Solomon is direct and personal, emphasizing the intimate relationship between God and His chosen servant. This direct speech is a hallmark of God's interactions with key biblical figures, indicating the importance of the message being delivered.

“Ask,
This invitation to ask is a test of Solomon's heart and priorities. It reflects God's willingness to grant requests that align with His will and purposes. The open-ended nature of this invitation highlights the freedom and responsibility given to Solomon in his role as king.

and I will give it to you!”
God's promise to grant Solomon's request demonstrates His generosity and desire to bless those who seek Him. This offer is reminiscent of Jesus' teaching in the New Testament, where He encourages believers to ask, seek, and knock, promising that God will respond to their needs. Solomon's subsequent request for wisdom aligns with God's purposes, setting a precedent for seeking divine wisdom over material wealth or power.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and for building the First Temple in Jerusalem. At this point in the account, he has just been established as king over Israel.

2. God
The sovereign deity of Israel, who appears to Solomon in a dream, offering him a unique opportunity to request anything he desires.

3. Gibeon
The location where Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar, which preceded God's appearance to him. Gibeon was a significant high place before the Temple was built in Jerusalem.

4. The Night
The time when God appeared to Solomon, indicating a divine encounter that was both personal and significant.

5. The Offer
God's invitation to Solomon to ask for anything he desires, highlighting the divine generosity and the importance of Solomon's response.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Seeking God
Solomon's encounter with God at Gibeon underscores the importance of seeking God through worship and sacrifice. Believers are encouraged to prioritize their relationship with God.

God's Generosity
God's offer to Solomon reveals His generous nature. Believers can trust in God's willingness to provide for their needs when they seek Him with a sincere heart.

Wisdom as a Priority
Solomon's request for wisdom highlights the value of wisdom over material wealth or power. Christians are encouraged to prioritize spiritual wisdom in their lives.

Divine Encounters
The personal nature of God's appearance to Solomon reminds believers that God desires a personal relationship with each of His followers.

Responsibility of Leadership
Solomon's request for wisdom to govern well reflects the responsibility of leaders to seek God's guidance. This principle applies to all areas of leadership, whether in the church, family, or workplace.(7-13) God's revelation to Solomon by night. (Comp. 1Kings 3:5-15.)

(7) In that night did God appear unto Solomon.--Kings, "In Gibeon did Jehovah appear unto Solomon in a dream of the night." Our text fixes the night as that which followed the sacrifices; the parallel passage explicitly states that it was in a dream that God appeared.

Ask what I shall give thee.--Rather, Ash thou! what shall I give thee? So Kings.

Verses 7-12. - The vision and prayer of Solomon, and God's answer to that prayer. (Comp. 1 Kings 3:5-15; 1 Kings 9:2.) Verse 7. - That night. This can mean no other night than that which followed the day (or the days) of sacrifices so multitudinous. The parallel account in 1 Kings 3:5 tells us the way in which "God appeared to Solomon," viz. by dream. The words of God's offer, Ask what I shall give thee, are identical in the parallel place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
That
הַה֔וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

night
בַּלַּ֣יְלָה (bal·lay·lāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

God
אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

appeared
נִרְאָ֥ה (nir·’āh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

to Solomon
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (liš·lō·mōh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

and said,
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Ask,
שְׁאַ֖ל (šə·’al)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand

[and] I will give it
אֶתֶּן־ (’et·ten-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to you!”
לָֽךְ׃ (lāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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