Parallel Verses

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.

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,

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 King Solomon was greater than all the kings of the earth in wealth and in wisdom. 24 All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart. 25 Everyone took presents such as vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and robes, and coats of metal, and spices, and horses, and beasts of transport, regularly year by year.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:9

Give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice. Help me know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?

1 Kings 3:12

I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had. There has never been nor will ever be anyone like you.

1 Kings 3:28

The people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision and were all filled with deep respect for him. They knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.

Proverbs 2:6

Jehovah gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Daniel 1:17

God gave these young people knowledge, understanding, and wisdom of all types of literature and learning. Daniel had understanding and wisdom in all visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to the discerning.

Daniel 2:23

I thank you, and praise you, O God of my fathers. You have given me wisdom and might. You have made known to me what we desired from you. For you have made known to us the king's situation.

Daniel 5:11

There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods. In your fathers day, light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him. King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him master of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom let him ask of God. He gives to all generously and without reproach and it will be given to him.

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