Parallel Verses

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.

New American Standard Bible

All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

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.

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And all the earth
ארץ 
'erets 
Usage: 2504

to
פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

שׁלמה 
Sh@lomoh 
Usage: 293

חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

Context Readings

Solomon's Wealth

23 As a result, King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in regards to wealth and wisdom. 24 All the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart. 25 Everyone kept on bringing gifts on an annual basis, including items made of silver and gold, garments, myrrh, spices, horses, and mules.



Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"

1 Kings 3:12

"Because you asked for this, and you didn't ask for a long life for yourself, and you didn't ask for the lives of your enemies, but instead you've asked for discernment so you can understand how to govern, look how I'm going to do precisely what you asked. I'm giving you a wise and discerning mind, so that there will have been no one like you before you and no one will arise after you like you.

1 Kings 3:28

When this decision that the king had handed down was announced, everybody in Israel was amazed at the king, because they all saw that God's wisdom was in him, enabling him to administer justice.

Proverbs 2:6

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Daniel 1:17

As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge, aptitude for learning, and wisdom. Daniel also could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21

It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

Daniel 2:23

To you, God of my ancestors, I give thanks and praise, because you have given me wisdom and power; you have now revealed to me what we asked of you by making known to us what the king commanded."

Daniel 5:11

There's a man in your kingdom in whom dwells the spirit of the holy gods. During your grandfather's reign, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom, like that of the gods. Your grandfather, King Nebuchadnezzar your kingly predecessor appointed him to be chief administrator over the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.

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