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.

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In The 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.

In Context

22And king Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom.

24And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, armor, and spices, horses, and mules; [and] so year by year.

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Cross References

1 Kings 3:28And when all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had given, they feared the king; for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to exercise justice.

2 Chronicles 1:10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who could [otherwise] judge this thy great people?

Proverbs 2:6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [come] knowledge and understanding.

Isaiah 11:10And it shall happen on that day, that [he of] the root of Jesse, who shall stand as an ensign of the people, to him shall nations [come to] inquire: and his resting-place shall be glorious.

Daniel 2:21And he changeth times and seasons; he removeth kings, and raiseth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to those that possess understanding.

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 →

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