2 Chronicles 9:23
◄  2 Chronicles 9:23  ►
New International Version (©2011)
All the kings of the earth sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

New Living Translation (©2007)
Kings from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.

English Standard Version (©2001)
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

International Standard Version (©2012)
All the kings of the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart.

NET Bible (©2006)
All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
All the kings of the world wanted to listen to the wisdom that God gave Solomon.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

American King James Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

American Standard Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the kings of the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, that they might hear the wisdom which God had given in his heart.

Darby Bible Translation
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

English Revised Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

World English Bible
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

Young's Literal Translation
and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

9:13-31 The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment of the things of this life. Let us then acquaint ourselves with the Saviour, that we may find rest for our souls. Here is Solomon reigning in wealth and power, in ease and fulness, the like of which could never since be found; for the most known of the great princes of the earth were famed for their wars; whereas Solomon reigned forty years in profound peace. The promise was fulfilled, that God would give him riches and honour, such as no kings have had or shall have. The lustre wherein he appeared, was typical of the spiritual glory of the kingdom of the Messiah, and but a faint representation of His throne, which is above every throne. Here is Solomon dying, and leaving all his wealth and power to one who he knew would be a fool! Ec 2:18,19. This was not only vanity, but vexation of spirit. Neither power, wealth, nor wisdom, can ward off or prepare for the stroke of death. But thanks be to God who giveth the victory to the true believer, even over this dreaded enemy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Solomon's Wealth and Splendor
…22And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 23And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. 24And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year. …

1 Kings 4:34 From all nations people came to listen to Solomon's wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.
2 Chronicles 9:22 King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.
2 Chronicles 9:24 Year after year, everyone who came brought a gift--articles of silver and gold, and robes, weapons and spices, and horses and mules.