2 Chronicles 9:23
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon in order to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
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22So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had rendered, they feared the king, because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him for giving judgments.
2 Chronicles 1:10Now give me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people, for who can judge your people, who are so many in number?”
Proverbs 2:6For Yahweh gives wisdom, 1 from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 1
Isaiah 11:10On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. 1 The nations will seek him out, and his resting place will be glorious. 1
Daniel 2:21He changes the times 1 and seasons; 1 he removes kings 1 and places kings on their thrones. 1 He gives wisdom to the wise 1 and knowledge to those who have understanding. 1
Luke 21:15for I will give you words and wisdom that all your adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict.
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 →