1 Kings 10:24 “The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom tha…”

1 Kings 10:24

The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

World English Bible

All the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

American Standard Version

And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

Geneva Bible 1599

And al the world sought to see Salomon, to heare his wisedome, which God had put in his heart,

Darby Translation

And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

Young's Literal Translation

and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God hath put into his heart,

Bible in Basic English

And from all over the earth they came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

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Cross references

“which God”

James 1:5 1 Kings 3:12 1 Kings 3:28 1 Kings 3:9 Proverbs 2:6 Daniel 1:17

James 1:5 · BSB

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.

1 Kings 3:12 · BSB

behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.

1 Kings 3:28 · BSB

When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

1 Kings 3:9 · BSB

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?”

Proverbs 2:6 · BSB

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Daniel 1:17 · BSB

To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

25Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

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