2 Chronicles 9:23

What does 2 Chronicles 9:23 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Chronicles 9:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And all the kings of the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, that they might hear the wisdom which God had given in his heart.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, whichGod had put in his heart.

Context

v.22So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

v.23This passage

v.24And they brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 1:17

    that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;

  • 1 Corinthians 12:8

    For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

  • Isaiah 11:10

    And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.

  • Luke 21:15

    for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to gainsay.

  • Daniel 1:17

    Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

  • James 1:16

    Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

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