Solomon went up there to the bronze altar before the Lord and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it.

In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him,

"Ask what I shall give you."

Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?"

God answered Solomon,

"Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked for long life, but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king,

Wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like."

2 CHR 1:6‭-‬7‭, ‬10‭-‬12