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.

Updated Brenton Septuagint

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 Solomon exceeded all other kings both in riches and wisdom.

24And they brought every one his gifts, silver vessels and golden vessels, and raiment, myrrh and spices, horses and mules, a rate every year.

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Cross References

1 Kings 3:28And all Israel heard this judgment which the king judged, and they feared before the king; because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute judgment.

2 Chronicles 1:10Now give me wisdom and understanding, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who shall judge this thy great people?

Proverbs 2:6For the Lord gives wisdom; 1 And from his presence come knowledge and understanding, 1

Isaiah 11:10And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall arise to rule over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust, and his rest shall be glorious.

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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