Parallel Verses
NET Bible
King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Holman Bible
King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and wisdom.
International Standard Version
As a result, King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in regards to wealth and wisdom.
A Conservative Version
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
American Standard Version
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Amplified
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in wealth and wisdom.
Bible in Basic English
And King Solomon was greater than all the kings of the earth in wealth and in wisdom.
Darby Translation
And king Solomon was greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Julia Smith Translation
And king Solomon will be Magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom.
King James 2000
And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus King Solomon was greater than all the kings of the earth in wealth and wisdom.
Modern King James verseion
And King Solomon was greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
New Heart English Bible
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
The Emphasized Bible
And so King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth, - as to riches, and wisdom.
Webster
And king Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
World English Bible
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
Youngs Literal Translation
And king Solomon becometh greater than any of the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom;
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 9:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Great Wealth
21 The king had a fleet of large merchant ships manned by Huram's men that sailed the sea. Once every three years the fleet came into port with cargoes of gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. 22 King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth. 23 All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
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Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:12
you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you."
1 Kings 3:12-13
I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
1 Kings 4:30-31
Solomon was wiser than all the men of the east and all the sages of Egypt.
1 Kings 10:23-24
King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.
Psalm 89:27
I will appoint him to be my firstborn son, the most exalted of the earth's kings.
Matthew 12:42
The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon -- and now, something greater than Solomon is here!
Colossians 2:2-3
My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,