2 Chronicles 9:23
And all the kings of the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, that they might hear the wisdom which God had given in his heart.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
22And Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and glory.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28And all Israel heard the judgment which the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment.
2 Chronicles 1:10Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may come in and go out before thy people: for who can worthily judge this thy people, which is so great?
Proverbs 2:6Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.
Isaiah 11:10In that day the root of Jesse, who standeth for an ensign of the people, him the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulchre shall be glorious.
Daniel 2:21And he changeth times and ages: taketh away kingdoms and establisheth them, giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding.
Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay.
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 →