1 Kings 4:34

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 10:1 : 1 Solomon Entertains a Queen When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions.
  • 2 Chr 9:23 : 23 All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
  • Isa 2:2 : 2 In the future the mountain of the LORD’s temple will endure as the most important of mountains, and will be the most prominent of hills. All the nations will stream to it,
  • Zech 8:23 : 23 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies says,‘In those days ten people from all languages and nations will grasp hold of– indeed, grab– the robe of one Jew and say,“Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”’”
  • 2 Chr 9:1 : 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.

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  • 1 Kgs 10:22-24
    3 verses
    87%

    22Along with Hiram’s fleet, the king had a fleet of large merchant ships that sailed the sea. Once every three years the fleet came into port with cargoes of gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

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

    24Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

  • 2 Chr 9:22-23
    2 verses
    86%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 4:29-33
    5 verses
    80%

    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.

    32He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.

    33He 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.

  • 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 9:1-3
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    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 4:1
    74%

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

  • 1 Kgs 4:21
    74%

    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
    74%

    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 1:10-13
    4 verses
    73%

    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 1:2
    72%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 9:28
    71%

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

  • 1 Kgs 3:28
    71%

    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 9:14
    71%

    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 Chr 29:24-25
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    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.

  • 2 Chr 9:5
    70%

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

  • 1 Kgs 6:11
    70%

    11The LORD’s message came to Solomon:

  • 1 Kgs 11:41
    70%

    41Solomon’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.

  • Luke 11:31
    70%

    31The 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!

  • Ps 138:4
    70%

    4Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O LORD, when they hear the words you speak.

  • Prov 1:1
    70%

    1¶ Introduction to the Book The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:

  • 1 Kgs 10:6
    70%

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

  • 1 Kgs 10:13
    69%

    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 9:12
    69%

    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.

  • 2 Chr 9:28
    69%

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

  • Exod 36:4
    69%

    4So all the skilled people who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came from the work they were doing

  • 1 Kgs 4:24
    69%

    24His royal court was so large because he ruled over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River from Tiphsah to Gaza; he was at peace with all his neighbors.

  • 1 Kgs 10:15
    69%

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

  • Matt 12:42
    69%

    42The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon– and now, something greater than Solomon is here!

  • Isa 34:1
    69%

    1The Lord Will Judge Edom Come near, you nations, and listen! Pay attention, you people! The earth and everything it contains must listen, the world and everything that lives in it.

  • 1 Kgs 3:12
    69%

    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 Kgs 5:12
    69%

    12So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. And Hiram and Solomon were at peace and made a treaty.

  • Prov 30:24
    69%

    24There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise:

  • 1 Kgs 1:46
    68%

    46Furthermore, Solomon has assumed the royal throne.

  • Eccl 1:16
    68%

    16Futility 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.”