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.
Revised Version 1895
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 judgment.
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 the LORD giveth wisdom; out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:
Isaiah 11:10And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, which standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting place shall be glorious.
Daniel 2:21And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Luke 21:15for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to 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 →