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2 Chronicles 9:23

Solomon

21 For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

22 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

24 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

25 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
KJV
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
WEB
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
ASV
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
DARBY
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
BLB
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart.
ÅB
Fra alle jordens kanter kom det konger for å se Salomo og høre hans visdom, som Gud hadde lagt i hans hjerte,
OTB
Og alle jordens konger søkte Salomos nærvær, for å høre den visdom som Gud hadde lagt i hans hjerte.
B1930
Fra alle jordens kanter kom det konger for å se Salomo og høre hans visdom, som Gud hadde lagt i hans hjerte,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

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  • James 1:5

    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

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  • Proverbs 2:6

    For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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  • 1 Kings 4:34

    So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.

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  • Ephesians 1:17

    that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.

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  • 2 Chronicles 1:10–12

    Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

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  • Isaiah 11:10

    On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

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  • Daniel 5:11

    There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king,

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