Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon,
King James Version
And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Holman Bible
The whole world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
International Standard Version
All the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart.
A Conservative Version
And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
American Standard Version
And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Amplified
All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his mind.
Bible in Basic English
And from all over the earth they came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Darby Translation
And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Julia Smith Translation
And all the earth are seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God gave in his heart
King James 2000
And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Lexham Expanded Bible
All of the earth [was] seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.
Modern King James verseion
And all the earth sought Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And all the world resorted to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
NET Bible
Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
New Heart English Bible
All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
The Emphasized Bible
And, all the earth, did seek the face of Solomon, - to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Webster
And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
World English Bible
All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Youngs Literal Translation
and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God hath put into his heart,
Themes
Holy land » Extensive commerce of, in solomon's reign
King » Tariff on imports, and internal revenue on merchandise
Interlinear
'erets
Baqash
Paniym
Shama`
'elohiym
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 10:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Wealth
23
Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
24 All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon,
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9
Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?"
1 Kings 3:12
behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.
1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Daniel 1:17
As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Daniel 2:21
He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding;
Daniel 2:23
To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter."
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him, and King Nebuchadnezzar, your father--your father the king--made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.