2 Chronicles 9:23
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And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
In other translations
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
Hebrew words
וְכֹלvekholand allH3605מַלְכֵיmalkhei[the] kings ofH4428הָאָרֶץha'aretzthe earthH776מְבַקְשִׁיםmevakshim[were] seekingH1245אֶת־'et-<obj.>H853פְּנֵיpenei[the] face ofH6440שְׁלֹמֹהshelomohSolomonH8010לִשְׁמֹעַlishmoa'to hearH8085אֶת־'et-<obj.>H853חָכְמָתוֹchakhematowisdom hisH2451אֲשֶׁר־'asher-whichH834נָתַןnatanhe had putH5414הָאֱלֹהִיםha'elohim<the> GodH430בְּלִבּוֹ׃beliboin heart hisH3820
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Related verses
- James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.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.
- 1 Kings 4:34And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.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.
- Proverbs 2:6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Isaiah 11:10And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.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.
- 2 Chronicles 9:6-76 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. 7 Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.6 But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. 7 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
- Isaiah 11:2And 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;The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
- 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.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.
- 2 Chronicles 1:10-1210 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? 11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.10 Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” 11 God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”
- James 1:16-1716 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
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People: Solomon