1 Kings 10:24
What does 1 Kings 10:24 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Kings 10:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And from all over the earth they came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God hath put into his heart,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, whichGod had put in his heart.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 2:21
And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;
- 1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.
- Proverbs 2:6
For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding:
- Daniel 5:11
There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made him master of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;
- 1 Kings 3:12
behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
- James 1:5
But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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