1 Kings 4:30
Solomon was wiser than all the men of the east and all the sages of Egypt.
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- Acts 7:22 : 22 So Moses was trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his words and deeds.
- Gen 25:6 : 6 But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them off to the east, away from his son Isaac.
- Job 1:3 : 3 His possessions included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys; in addition he had a very great household. Thus he was the greatest of all the people in the east.
- Isa 19:11-12 : 11 The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; Pharaoh’s wise advisers give stupid advice. How dare you say to Pharaoh,“I am one of the sages, one well-versed in the writings of the ancient kings?” 12 But where, oh where, are your wise men? Let them tell you, let them find out what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has planned for Egypt.
- Dan 1:20 : 20 In every matter of wisdom and insight the king asked them about, he found them to be ten times better than any of the magicians and astrologers that were in his entire empire.
- Dan 4:7 : 7 When the magicians, astrologers, wise men, and diviners entered, I recounted the dream for them. But they were unable to make known its interpretation to me.
- Dan 5:11-12 : 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. 12 Thus there was found in this man Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar, an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and skill to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Now summon Daniel, and he will disclose the interpretation.”
- Matt 2:1 : 1 The Visit of the Wise Men After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem
- Matt 2:16 : 16 When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill all the children in Bethlehem and throughout the surrounding region from the age of two and under, according to the time he had learned from the wise men.
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- 1 Kgs 4:31-344 verses84%
31 He 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.
32 He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.
33 He produced manuals on botany, describing every kind of plant, from the cedars of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows on walls. He also produced manuals on biology, describing animals, birds, insects, and fish.
34 People 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.
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29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.
- 1 Kgs 10:23-242 verses81%
23 King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.
24 Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
- 2 Chr 9:22-232 verses81%
22 King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.
23 All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
- 1 Kgs 10:3-42 verses74%
3 Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.
4 When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,
- 2 Chr 1:10-134 verses73%
10 Now 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.”
11 God 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,
12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”
13 Solomon left the meeting tent at the worship center in Gibeon and went to Jerusalem, where he reigned over Israel.
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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.
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26 He ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines as far as the border of Egypt.
- 2 Chr 9:1-33 verses71%
1 Solomon 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.
2 Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.
3 When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,
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25 The LORD greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him.
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16 Futility of Secular Wisdom I thought to myself,“I have become much wiser than any of my predecessors who ruled over Jerusalem; I have acquired much wisdom and knowledge.”
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9 So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:
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1 Solomon’s Royal Court and Administrators King Solomon ruled over all Israel.
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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.
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13 I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness:
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41 Solomon’s Reign Ends The rest of the events of Solomon’s reign, including all his accomplishments and his wise decisions, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of Solomon.
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7 Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!
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11 For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
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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.
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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.
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1 ¶ Introduction to the Book The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
2 To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.
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24 There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise:
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7 When 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.”
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28 Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands.
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19 Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.
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20 God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?
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28 They sailed to Ophir, took from there 420 talents of gold, and then brought them to King Solomon.
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11 Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.
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30 Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.
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4 By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.
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31 The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon– and now, something greater than Solomon is here!
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12 So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. And Hiram and Solomon were at peace and made a treaty.
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13 King 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.
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10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request.
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13 Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.
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20 In every matter of wisdom and insight the king asked them about, he found them to be ten times better than any of the magicians and astrologers that were in his entire empire.
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12 No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?