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Contemporary English Version
2 Chronicles 9:23
Year after year, other kings came to hear the wisdom God had given him. And they brought gifts of silver and gold, as well as clothes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.
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Christian Standard Bible®
All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.
All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.
Hebrew Names Version
All the kings of the eretz sought the presence of Shlomo, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
All the kings of the eretz sought the presence of Shlomo, 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.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
English Standard Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
New Century Version
All the kings of the earth wanted to see Solomon and listen to the wisdom God had given him.
All the kings of the earth wanted to see Solomon and listen to the wisdom God had given him.
New English Translation
All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
Amplified Bible
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart.
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart.
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.
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which 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.
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Salomon, to heare his wisedome that God had put in his heart.
And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Salomon, to heare his wisedome that God had put in his heart.
Legacy 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.
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.
Berean Standard Bible
All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
Complete Jewish Bible
All the kings on earth sought to have an audience with Shlomo, in order to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
All the kings on earth sought to have an audience with Shlomo, in order to hear his wisdom, which God had put in 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.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Easy-to-Read Version
People everywhere wanted to see King Solomon. They wanted to hear the great wisdom that God had given him.
People everywhere wanted to see King Solomon. They wanted to hear the great wisdom that God had given him.
George Lamsa Translation
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear the wisdom that the LORD had put into his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear the wisdom that the LORD had put into his heart.
Good News Translation
They all consulted him, to hear the wisdom that God had given him.
They all consulted him, to hear the wisdom that God had given him.
Lexham English Bible
And all the kings of the earth sought the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God put in his heart.
Literal Translation
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the face of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the face of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And all the kynges of ye earth desired (to se) Salomons face, and to heare his wysdome, which God had geuen him in his hert.
And all the kynges of ye earth desired (to se) Salomons face, and to heare his wysdome, which God had geuen him in his hert.
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.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in 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.
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.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And all the kinges of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to heare his wysedome that God had put in his heart.
And all the kinges of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to heare his wysedome that God had put in his heart.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
King James Version (1611)
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to heare his wisedome, that God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to heare his wisedome, that God had put in his heart.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
English Revised Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And alle the kyngis of londis desireden to se the face of Salomon, for to here the wisdom which God hadde youe in his herte; and thei brouyten to hym yiftis,
And alle the kyngis of londis desireden to se the face of Salomon, for to here the wisdom which God hadde youe in his herte; and thei brouyten to hym yiftis,
Update Bible Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Webster's Bible Translation
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
New King James Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
New Living Translation
Kings from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.
Kings from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.
New Life Bible
And all the kings of the earth wanted to be with Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart.
And all the kings of the earth wanted to be with Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart.
New Revised Standard
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
J.B. Rotherham 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;
And, all the kings of the earth, were seeking the face of Solomon, - to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart;
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.
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.
Revised Standard Version
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.
Young's 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,
and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.
And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.
Contextual Overview
13 Solomon received about twenty-five tons of gold each year, 14 not counting what the merchants and traders brought him. The kings of Arabia and the leaders of Israel also gave him gold and silver. 15 Solomon made two hundred gold shields that weighed about seven and a half pounds each. 16 He also made three hundred smaller gold shields that weighed almost four pounds, and he put these shields in his palace in Forest Hall. 17 His throne was made of ivory and covered with pure gold. 18 It had a gold footstool attached to it and armrests on each side. There was a statue of a lion on each side of the throne, 19 and there were two lion statues on each of the six steps leading up to the throne. No other throne in the world was like Solomon's. 20 Solomon's cups and dishes in Forest Hall were made of pure gold, because silver was almost worthless in those days. 21 Solomon had a lot of seagoing ships. Every three years he sent them out with Hiram's ships to bring back gold, silver, and ivory, as well as monkeys and peacocks. 22 Solomon was the richest and wisest king in the world.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
sought: 2 Chronicles 9:6, 2 Chronicles 9:7, 1 Kings 4:34, Isaiah 11:2, Isaiah 11:10
God: 2 Chronicles 1:10-12, 1 Kings 3:28, Proverbs 2:6, Daniel 1:17, Daniel 2:21-23, Daniel 5:11, Luke 21:15, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 1 Corinthians 12:8, Ephesians 1:17, James 1:5, James 1:16, James 1:17, James 3:17
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 4:31 - his fame 1 Kings 10:23 - exceeded 1 Chronicles 18:10 - all manner Ezra 4:20 - toll Psalms 72:15 - daily Psalms 89:27 - higher Ecclesiastes 1:16 - Lo Ecclesiastes 2:9 - General Ezekiel 16:14 - thy renown
Cross-References
Exodus 20:12
Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.
Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.
Leviticus 19:32
I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.
I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.
Romans 13:7
Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor.
Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor.
Galatians 6:1
My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself.
My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself.
1 Timothy 5:1
Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,
Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,
1 Timothy 5:17
Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.
Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:19
Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges.
Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges.
1 Peter 2:17
Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor.
Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor.
1 Peter 4:8
Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.
Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
All the kings of the earth - Rather, “all the kings of the land:” all the monarchs, that is, whose dominions were included in So omon’s empire (see 1 Kings 4:21).
