Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All the kings of the earth sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. New Living Translation Kings from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him. English Standard Version And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind. Berean Standard Bible All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. King James Bible And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. New King James Version And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. New American Standard Bible And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart. NASB 1995 And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart. NASB 1977 And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart. Legacy Standard Bible And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart. Amplified Bible And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart. Christian Standard Bible All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. American Standard Version And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. English Revised Version And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the kings of the world wanted to listen to the wisdom that God gave Solomon. Good News Translation They all consulted him, to hear the wisdom that God had given him. International Standard Version All the kings of the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart. Majority Standard Bible All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. NET Bible All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom. New Heart English Bible All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. Webster's Bible Translation And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. World English Bible All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God has put in his heart, Young's Literal Translation and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart, Smith's Literal Translation And all the kings of the earth seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God gave in his heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the kings of the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, that they might hear the wisdom which God had given in his heart. Catholic Public Domain Version And all the kings of the lands were desiring to see the face of Solomon, so that they might hear the wisdom that God had granted to his heart. New American Bible All the kings of the earth sought audience with Solomon, to hear the wisdom God had put into his heart. New Revised Standard Version All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear the wisdom that the LORD had put into his heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the Kings of the Earth were seeking to see the face of Solomon and to hear the wisdom that LORD JEHOVAH put in his heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Wealth and Splendor…22So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 23All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 24Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.… Cross References 1 Kings 10:24 The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 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. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 1 Kings 5:7 When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” 1 Kings 10:1-2 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. 1 Kings 10:6-7 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. / But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard. 1 Kings 10:9 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” 1 Kings 10:23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 1 Kings 10:25 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 1 Kings 10:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 1 Kings 10:29 A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. 1 Kings 11:1 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. 1 Kings 11:3-4 He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. / For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. 1 Kings 11:9 Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. Treasury of Scripture And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. sought 2 Chronicles 9:6,7 Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard… 1 Kings 4:34 And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom. Isaiah 11:2,10 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … God 2 Chronicles 1:10-12 Give 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? … 1 Kings 3:28 And 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. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. Jump to Previous Audience Ear Earth Hear Heart Kings Mind Presence Seeking Solomon Sought WisdomJump to Next Audience Ear Earth Hear Heart Kings Mind Presence Seeking Solomon Sought Wisdom2 Chronicles 9 1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon13. Solomon's revenue in gold 15. His targets and shields 17. The throne of ivory 20. His vessels 23. His presents 25. His chariots and horse 26. His tributes 29. His reign and death So all the kings of the earth This phrase emphasizes the universal recognition of Solomon's wisdom. The term "all the kings of the earth" suggests a hyperbolic expression, common in ancient Near Eastern literature, to denote widespread fame and influence. Historically, Solomon's reign was marked by extensive trade and diplomatic relations, which would have brought many foreign dignitaries to his court. The phrase underscores the idea that Solomon's wisdom was not just a local or national treasure but a phenomenon that attracted global attention. sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart Hebrew Allוְכֹל֙ (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of the earth הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land sought מְבַקְשִׁ֖ים (mə·ḇaq·šîm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after an audience פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face with Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne to hear לִשְׁמֹ֙עַ֙ (liš·mō·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the wisdom חָכְמָת֔וֹ (ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that God הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative had put נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set in his heart. בְּלִבּֽוֹ׃ (bə·lib·bōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links 2 Chronicles 9:23 NIV2 Chronicles 9:23 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:23 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:23 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:23 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:23 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 9:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 9:23 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 9:23 French Bible 2 Chronicles 9:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:23 All the kings of the earth sought (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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