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2 Chronicles 9:23

Kings from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.
2 Chronicles 9:23 · New Living Translation
Parallel translations
  • WEB All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
  • KJV And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
  • BSB All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
  • NKJV And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
  • NASB And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

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Quick answer

All the kings of the earth sought Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. It shows the nations drawn to the wisdom God granted him.

Overview

Rulers from many lands came to learn from Solomon, whose wisdom is explicitly credited to God. This international acclaim displayed God's glory through His king. It anticipates the day when nations stream to the true King to learn the ways of God.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 17

  • Jas 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
  • Jas 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
  • Prov 2:6For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
  • 1 Kgs 4:34People of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, sent by all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.
  • 1 Kgs 3:28All Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king; for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
  • Eph 1:17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
  • Isa 11:10It will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.
  • Jas 1:16–17Don’t be deceived, my beloved brothers.
  • 1 Cor 12:8For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
  • Dan 1:17Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
  • Luke 21:15for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.
  • Dan 5:11There is a man in your kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and the king Nebuchadnezzar your father, the king, your father, made him master of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;
  • Isa 11:2Yahweh’s Spirit will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh.
  • 1 Cor 1:30Because of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
  • 2 Chr 9:6–7However I didn’t believe their words until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You exceed the fame that I heard!
  • 2 Chr 1:10–12Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of yours?”
  • Dan 2:21–23He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;

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Christ at the center

Temple, priesthood, and the repeated need for a faithful king who seeks the LORD all point past every imperfect reign to the King and Temple who finally and fully dwell with God's people.

How 2 Chronicles 9:23 points to him is part of the one story that runs through all Scripture — meet Jesus at the heart of the web, or follow a trail that traces him from Genesis to Revelation.

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