2 Chronicles 1:10
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?
Cross-reference
In 2 Chronicles 2:6, Solomon asks 'who is able to build a house?'—the same rhetorical pattern of human inadequacy as his earlier 'who can govern?'
In 2 Chronicles 9:23, all kings seek Solomon to hear his wisdom — showing the fulfillment of his earlier prayer for wisdom.
Numbers 27:17 has Moses request a leader to go out and come in before the people — Solomon echoes this shepherd language.
In 2 Samuel 5:2, David is described as the one who 'led out and brought in' Israel, a shepherd-king role Solomon now asks wisdom to fulfill.
1 Kings 3:9 is the parallel account of Solomon's request for an understanding heart to judge God's people.
James 1:5 promises God gives wisdom generously to those who ask — Solomon's prayer is a direct OT example of this.
Proverbs 3:13-18 extols wisdom's supreme value — Solomon chose wisdom over riches, aligning with this praise.
Proverbs 4:7 declares wisdom the principal thing — Solomon's request puts wisdom first, matching this directive.
In 1 Kings 4:29, God grants Solomon wisdom beyond measure, fulfilling the prayer request made here.
In 1 Chronicles 22:12, David prays that God would give Solomon wisdom and understanding—the exact same gift Solomon subsequently requests.
Psalm 72:1 is a prayer for the king to have God's justice and righteousness — matching Solomon's request for wisdom to govern.
Ecclesiastes 1:16 reflects on having acquired great wisdom — the outcome of Solomon's prayer for wisdom granted by God.
In Deuteronomy 31:2, Moses uses the same phrase 'go out and come in' to describe his inability due to age, contrasting with Solomon's request for ability to lead.
In 2 Corinthians 3:5, Paul states our sufficiency is from God, directly paralleling Solomon's dependence on divine wisdom for leadership.
Daniel 2:21 declares that God gives wisdom and knowledge — the very source Solomon turned to in his prayer.
Daniel 1:17 shows God giving Daniel knowledge and skill — a similar divine gift of wisdom to a faithful leader.
Proverbs 2:5 promises that seeking wisdom leads to knowing God — the very goal of Solomon's request for wisdom.
Psalm 119:169 pleads 'give me understanding' — echoing Solomon's cry for wisdom, both asking God for spiritual insight.