Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
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 Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Holman Bible
All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.
International Standard Version
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.
A Conservative Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which 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.
Amplified
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart.
Bible in Basic English
And all the kings of the earth came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put into his heart.
Darby Translation
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Julia Smith Translation
And all the kings of the earth seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God gave in his heart.
King James 2000
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And all the kings of the earth sought the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God put in his heart.
Modern King James verseion
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
NET Bible
All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
New Heart English Bible
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
The Emphasized Bible
And, all the kings of the earth, were seeking the face of Solomon, - to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart;
Webster
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.
Youngs 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,
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 9:23
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Context Readings
Solomon's Great Wealth
22 King Solomon was greater in wealth and wisdom than all the other kings of the world. 23 And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart. 24 Everyone who came brought him gifts such as articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. This happened year after year.
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Cross References
1 Kings 4:34
Kings all over the world heard of his wisdom and sent people to listen to the Wisdom of Solomon.
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.
2 Chronicles 1:10-12
Please give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?
2 Chronicles 9:6-7
I did not believe the reports until I came and saw it with my own eyes. I was not even told about half of the extent of your wisdom. You have surpassed the stories I heard.
Proverbs 2:6
Jehovah gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of Jehovah will rest on him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and respect for Jehovah will be his.
Isaiah 11:10
Then in that day the nations will search for and turn to the root of Jesse. He will stand as a signal for the peoples. His resting place will be glorious.
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 2:21-23
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 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.
Luke 21:15
I will give you ability to talk and words of wisdom, which your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of him you are united with Christ Jesus, who became wisdom to us from God, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.
1 Corinthians 12:8
For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
Ephesians 1:17
May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit (mental disposition) of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him.
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.
James 1:16-17
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.