Verse 9

I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom stayed with me.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Chr 29:25 : 25 The LORD greatly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and gave him royal majesty greater than that of any king before him in Israel.
  • Eccl 1:16 : 16 I said to myself, 'Look, I have grown and increased in wisdom more than anyone who has ruled Jerusalem before me. I have experienced much wisdom and knowledge.'
  • 1 Kgs 10:23 : 23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.
  • 2 Chr 1:1 : 1 Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
  • 2 Chr 9:22-23 : 22 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth. 23 All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.
  • 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 behold, I have done what you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.
  • 1 Kgs 10:7 : 7 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 surpass the report I heard.