1 Kings 10:24

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Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 3:9 : 9 So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”
  • 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
  • 1 Kgs 3:28 : 28 When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed divine wisdom to make judicial decisions.
  • Prov 2:6 : 6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
  • Dan 1:17 : 17 Now as for these four young men, God endowed them with knowledge and skill in all sorts of literature and wisdom– and Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
  • Dan 2:21 : 21 He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
  • Dan 2:23 : 23 O God of my fathers, I acknowledge and glorify you, for you have bestowed wisdom and power on me. Now you have enabled me to understand what I requested from you. For you have enabled me to understand the king’s dilemma.”
  • Dan 5:11 : 11 There is a man in your kingdom who has within him a spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, he proved to have insight, discernment, and wisdom like that of the gods. King Nebuchadnezzar your father appointed him chief of the magicians, astrologers, wise men, and diviners.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 9:22-24
    3 verses
    94%

    22King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.

    23All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

    24Year after year visitors brought their gifts, which included items of silver, items of gold, clothes, perfume, spices, horses, and mules.

  • 1 Kgs 4:34
    87%

    34People from all nations came to hear Solomon’s display of wisdom; they came from all the kings of the earth who heard about his wisdom.

  • 1 Kgs 10:23
    85%

    23King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.

  • 1 Kgs 4:29-31
    3 verses
    78%

    29God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

    30Solomon was wiser than all the men of the east and all the sages of Egypt.

    31He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.

  • 1 Kgs 10:1-4
    4 verses
    78%

    1Solomon Entertains a Queen When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions.

    2She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.

    3Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.

    4When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,

  • 2 Chr 1:10-13
    4 verses
    77%

    10Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

    11God said to Solomon,“Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,

    12you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

    13Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel.

  • 2 Chr 9:1-3
    3 verses
    75%

    1Solomon Entertains a Queen When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.

    2Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.

    3When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,

  • 1 Kgs 3:9-12
    4 verses
    75%

    9So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.”

    10The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.

    11God said to him,“Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,

    12I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.

  • 1 Chr 29:23-25
    3 verses
    75%

    23Solomon sat on the LORD’s throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him.

    24All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

    25The LORD greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him.

  • 1 Kgs 10:25
    75%

    25Year after year visitors brought their gifts, which included items of silver, items of gold, clothes, perfume, spices, horses, and mules.

  • 1 Kgs 10:13
    75%

    13King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba everything she requested, besides what he had freely offered her. Then she left and returned to her homeland with her attendants.

  • 2 Chr 9:14
    74%

    14besides what he collected from the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

  • 1 Kgs 3:28
    74%

    28When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed divine wisdom to make judicial decisions.

  • 2 Chr 9:12
    73%

    12King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba everything she requested, more than what she had brought him. Then she left and returned to her homeland with her attendants.

  • 1 Kgs 10:10
    73%

    10She gave the king 120 talents of gold, a very large quantity of spices, and precious gems. The quantity of spices the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon has never been matched.

  • 1 Kgs 4:21
    72%

    21(5:1) Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms paid tribute as Solomon’s subjects throughout his lifetime.

  • 1 Kgs 5:7
    72%

    7When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said,“The LORD is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

  • 2 Chr 1:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him,“Tell me what I should give you.”

    8Solomon replied to God,“You demonstrated great loyalty to my father David and have made me king in his place.

  • 1 Kgs 10:6
    72%

    6She said to the king,“The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

  • 2 Chr 1:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1¶ The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the LORD his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

    2Solomon addressed all Israel, including those who commanded units of a thousand and a hundred, the judges, and all the leaders of all Israel who were heads of families.

  • 2 Chr 9:5
    72%

    5She said to the king,“The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

  • 1 Kgs 10:15
    72%

    15besides what he collected from the merchants, traders, Arabian kings, and governors of the land.

  • 1 Chr 29:19
    71%

    19Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations.”

  • Eccl 1:13
    71%

    13I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.

  • 1 Kgs 4:1
    71%

    1Solomon’s Royal Court and Administrators King Solomon ruled over all Israel.

  • 2 Chr 9:28
    71%

    28Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands.

  • 1 Kgs 9:28
    71%

    28They sailed to Ophir, took from there 420 talents of gold, and then brought them to King Solomon.

  • 2 Chr 9:9
    71%

    9She gave the king 120 talents of gold and a very large quantity of spices and precious gems. The quantity of spices the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon has never been matched.

  • 1 Kgs 10:8
    71%

    8Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

  • Eccl 2:9
    71%

    9So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:

  • Prov 18:15
    70%

    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.