2 Chronicles 9:23 “All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the…”

2 Chronicles 9:23

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Salomon, to heare his wisedome that God had put in his heart.

Darby Translation

And all the kings of 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 kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,

Bible in Basic English

And all the kings of the earth came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put into his heart.

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Cross references

“sought”

1 Kings 4:34 Isaiah 11:2 Isaiah 11:10 2 Chronicles 9:6 2 Chronicles 9:7

1 Kings 4:34 · BSB

So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.

Isaiah 11:2 · BSB

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Isaiah 11:10 · BSB

On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

2 Chronicles 9:6 · BSB

But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.

2 Chronicles 9:7 · BSB

How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

“God”

James 1:5 James 3:17 Proverbs 2:6 2 Chronicles 1:10–12 1 Kings 3:28 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.

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Proverbs 2:6 · BSB

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

2 Chronicles 1:10–12 · BSB

Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

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.

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

22So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

24Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

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