2 Chronicles 9:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.”
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“All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Chronicles 9:23 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 3:28When 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 4:34So 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.
- 2 Chronicles 1:10Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
- 2 Chronicles 9:6But 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.
- Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Isaiah 11:2The 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.
- Isaiah 11:10On 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.
- Daniel 1:17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
- Daniel 2:21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
- Daniel 5:11There 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,
- Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
- 1 Corinthians 12:8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
- Ephesians 1:17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
- James 1:5Now 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.
- James 1:16Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
- James 3:17But 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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