2 Chronicles 9:23
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
22So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged. And they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
2 Chronicles 1:10Give 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?
Proverbs 2:6For LORD gives wisdom. Out of his mouth [is] knowledge and understanding.
Isaiah 11:10And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, and he who arises to rule over the Gentiles (LXX/NT). In him shall the Gentiles hope (LXX/NT), and his resting-place shall be glorious.
Daniel 2:21And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom that all those who oppose you will not be able to contradict or to resist.
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 9:14-31
The Magnificence of Solomon; the Death of Solomon. ( b. c. 975.) 13 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold; 14 Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon. 15 And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. 16 And three hundred shields made he of beaten gold: three hundred shekels of… Read the whole commentary →