2 Chronicles 9:23

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

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  • 1 Kgs 3:28 : 28 When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of the king, for they saw that he had the wisdom of God to administer justice.
  • 2 Chr 1:10-12 : 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours? 11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king— 12 Therefore wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you wealth, possessions, and honor, such as no king before you ever had and none after you will have."
  • 2 Chr 9:6-7 : 6 But I did not believe what they said until I came and saw it with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half of your great wisdom was told to me; you have far exceeded the report I heard. 7 How blessed are your men, and how blessed are these servants who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!
  • Prov 2:6 : 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
  • Isa 11:2 : 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and reverence for the LORD.
  • Isa 11:10 : 10 In that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal for the peoples. The nations will seek him, and his resting place will be glorious.
  • Dan 1:17 : 17 To these four young men, God gave knowledge and understanding in all kinds of literature and wisdom. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
  • Dan 2:21-23 : 21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him. 23 To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for You have given me wisdom and might, and now You have made known to me what we asked of You, for You have made known to us the king’s matter.
  • Dan 5:11 : 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, Chaldeans, and diviners.
  • Luke 21:15 : 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
  • 1 Cor 12:8 : 8 To one, a message of wisdom is given through the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit;
  • Eph 1:17 : 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without rebuke, and it will be given to him.
  • Jas 1:16-17 : 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Kgs 10:23-25
    3 verses
    94%

    23 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.

    24 The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

    25 Every year, they brought their gifts—articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

  • 2 Chr 9:22
    87%

    22 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.

  • 2 Chr 9:1-3
    3 verses
    79%

    1 When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame, she came to test Solomon with hard questions in Jerusalem. She arrived with a very large entourage, including camels carrying spices, a great quantity of gold, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke with him about everything that was on her mind.

    2 Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing too difficult for Solomon to explain to her.

    3 When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon and the house he had built,

  • 2 Chr 1:10-13
    4 verses
    78%

    10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?

    11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king—

    12 Therefore wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you wealth, possessions, and honor, such as no king before you ever had and none after you will have."

    13 Then Solomon returned from the high place at Gibeon, from before the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.

  • 1 Kgs 10:1-4
    4 verses
    77%

    1 When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relationship with the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.

    2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large entourage—with camels carrying spices, a great deal of gold, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that was on her mind.

    3 Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing too difficult for the king to explain to her.

    4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

  • 2 Chr 9:14
    77%

    14 not counting what the merchants and traders brought. All the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

  • 2 Chr 9:12
    77%

    12 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, in addition to what she had brought to the king. Then she turned and went back to her own land with her servants.

  • 1 Chr 29:23-25
    3 verses
    76%

    23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all of Israel obeyed him.

    24 All the officials, the mighty men, and all of King David’s sons pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

    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.

  • 2 Chr 9:5
    75%

    5 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom is true.

  • 1 Kgs 10:13
    75%

    13 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, in addition to what he had already given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own land with her attendants.

  • 2 Chr 9:24
    75%

    24 Each year, men brought their gifts to Solomon: articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

  • 1 Kgs 3:28
    75%

    28 When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of the king, for they saw that he had the wisdom of God to administer justice.

  • 2 Chr 9:9
    75%

    9 Then she gave the king a hundred twenty talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

  • 1 Kgs 3:9-10
    2 verses
    75%

    9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between good and evil, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?

    10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this.

  • 1 Kgs 3:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    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.

    13 I have also given you what you did not ask for: both wealth and honor, so that in your lifetime no king will compare to you.

  • 2 Chr 9:28
    73%

    28 Horses were imported for Solomon from Egypt and from all other lands.

  • 2 Chr 1:7-8
    2 verses
    73%

    7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."

    8 Solomon replied to God, "You have shown great lovingkindness to my father David and have made me king in his place.

  • 1 Kgs 5:7
    73%

    7 These officers provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table, each during his assigned month, without fail.

  • 1 Kgs 10:15
    72%

    15 This did not include the income from the merchants, traders, and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land.

  • 1 Kgs 10:6
    72%

    6 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own land about your achievements and your wisdom is true.

  • 1 Kgs 9:28
    72%

    28 They went to Ophir, took four hundred and twenty talents of gold from there, and brought it to King Solomon.

  • 1 Chr 29:19
    72%

    19 And give my son Solomon an undivided heart to keep your commandments, your statutes, and your decrees, and to carry out all these plans, building the temple for which I have made preparations.

  • Eccl 2:9
    72%

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

  • 2 Chr 1:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    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 Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and hundreds, to the judges, and to all the leaders and heads of fathers’ households throughout Israel.

  • 1 Kgs 9:1
    72%

    1 When Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and everything he desired to accomplish,

  • 1 Kgs 10:10
    72%

    10 And she gave the king 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. Never again were so many spices brought as those which the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

  • 2 Chr 9:26
    72%

    26 He ruled over all the kings from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt.

  • 1 Kgs 1:46
    72%

    46 Moreover, Solomon has taken his seat on the royal throne.

  • 2 Chr 9:20
    71%

    20 All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Silver was not considered valuable in Solomon’s days.