2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and discernment so ¹  I can effectively lead this nation. ²  Otherwise ³  no one is able ⁴  to make judicial decisions for ⁵  this great nation of yours.” ⁶ 

Nu 27:17; De 31:2; 2Sa 5:2; 1Ki 3:9; Ps 119:34,73; Pr 2:2-6; Pr 3:13-18; Pr 4:7; 2Co 2:16; 2Co 3:5; Jas 1:5

¹ tn The cohortative with prefixed vav (ו) following the imperative here indicates purpose/result.

² tn 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).

³ tn Heb “for.” The word “otherwise” is used to reflect the logical sense of the statement.

⁴ tn Heb “who is able?” The rhetorical question anticipates the answer, “no one.”

⁵ tn Heb “to judge.”

⁶ tn Heb “these numerous people of yours.”