7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.
7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
7 In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask what I shall give you."
7 That night God appeared to Solomon. God said, "What do you want from me? Ask."
7 On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask! What shall I give you?"
7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said, "What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 1:7
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Solomon's choice of wisdom, His strength and wealth.
SOLOMON began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar. Those that pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappointed; while those that refer themselves to the providence of God, if they have not the most, have the most comfort. Those that make this world their end, come short of the other, and are disappointed in this also; but those that make the other world their end, shall not only obtain that, and full satisfaction in it, but shall have as much of this world as is good for them, in their way. Let us then be contented, without those great things which men generally covet, but which commonly prove fatal snares to the soul.