2 Chronicles 9:22

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

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  • 2 Chr 1:12 : 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.”
  • Ps 89:27 : 27 I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth’s kings.
  • Matt 12:42 : 42 The 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!
  • Col 2:2-3 : 2 My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • 1 Kgs 3:12-13 : 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. 13 Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request– riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.
  • 1 Kgs 4:30-31 : 30 Solomon was wiser than all the men of the east and all the sages of Egypt. 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.
  • 1 Kgs 10:23-24 : 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.

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  • 1 Kgs 10:21-24
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    21All of King Solomon’s cups were made of gold, and all the household items in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest were made of pure gold. There were no silver items, for silver was not considered very valuable in Solomon’s time.

    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 9:23
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    23All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

  • 1 Kgs 4:34
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    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 4:29-31
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    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.

  • 2 Chr 1:10-13
    4 verses
    79%

    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
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    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 10:3-4
    2 verses
    78%

    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,

  • 1 Chr 29:23-25
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    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.

  • 2 Chr 9:12-14
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    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.

    13Solomon’s Wealth Solomon received 666 talents of gold per year,

    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.

  • Eccl 2:9
    76%

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

  • 2 Chr 9:9
    75%

    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.

  • 2 Chr 9:26-28
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    26He ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines as far as the border of Egypt.

    27The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.

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

  • 1 Kgs 9:27-28
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    27Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men.

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

  • 1 Kgs 4:1
    74%

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

  • 1 Kgs 10:13
    74%

    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 9:20-21
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    74%

    20All of King Solomon’s cups were made of gold, and all the household items in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest were made of pure gold. There were no silver items, for silver was not considered very valuable in Solomon’s time.

    21The king had a fleet of large merchant ships manned by Huram’s men that sailed the sea. Once every three years the fleet came into port with cargoes of gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

  • 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 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.

  • 2 Chr 1:1-2
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    73%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 10:15
    73%

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

  • 1 Kgs 9:1
    72%

    1The Lord Gives Solomon a Promise and a Warning After Solomon finished building the LORD’s temple, the royal palace, and all the other construction projects he had planned,

  • 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!

  • Eccl 1:16
    72%

    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.”

  • 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 9:30
    72%

    30Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.

  • 2 Chr 1:8
    71%

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

  • 1 Kgs 10:1
    71%

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

  • 1 Kgs 1:46
    71%

    46Furthermore, Solomon has assumed the royal throne.

  • 1 Kgs 11:41
    71%

    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.

  • 1 Kgs 5:12
    71%

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