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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />From all nations people came to listen to Solomon&#8217s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And kings from every nation sent their ambassadors to listen to the wisdom of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And men of all nations, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom, came to hear the wisdom of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>People</i> came from all the nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Men came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And men came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And men came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />People came from all the peoples (nations) to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Emissaries of all peoples, sent by every king on earth who had heard of his wisdom, came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />People came from everywhere, sent by every king on earth who had heard of his wisdom, to listen to Solomon&#8217s wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Kings all over the world heard about Solomon's wisdom and sent people to listen to him teach. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />People came from every nation to hear his wisdom; they came from all the kings of the earth who had heard about his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kings all over the world heard of his wisdom and sent people to listen to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />People came from everywhere to hear Solomon's advice. Every king on the earth heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon?s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />People from all nations came to hear Solomon's display of wisdom; they came from all the kings of the earth who heard about his wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />People of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, sent by all kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and there come out [those] of all the peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth who have heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and there come out of all the peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth who have heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there will come from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who heard his wisdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they came from all nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who heard of his wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they came from all the peoples in order to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who were hearing about his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />People from all nations came to hear Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />People came from all the nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon; they came from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there came men from all nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth; and he received presents from all kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they were coming from all of the nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the Kings of the Earth, and he was receiving gifts from all the Kings of the Earth who heard his wisdom. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And there came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and <i>ambassadors</i> from all the kings of the earth, as many as heard of his wisdom. And Solomon took to himself the daughter of Pharao to wife, and brought her into the city of David until he had finished the house of the Lord, and his own house, and the wall of Jerusalem. Then went up Pharao the king of Egypt, and took Gazer, and burnt it and the Chananite dwelling in Mergab; and Pharao gave them as a dowry to his daughter the wife of Solomon: and Solomon rebuilt Gazer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1731" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Solomon's Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kāl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">So men of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘am·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mə·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">to listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">to Solomon’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’êṯ (Prep-m:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">wisdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">sent by all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: liš·mō·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">had heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">of his wisdom.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24</a></span><br />The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23</a></span><br />All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a></span><br />Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Proverbs 8:1-36</a></span><br />Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? / On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. / Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:16</a></span><br />I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:9</a></span><br />Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-9.htm">Jeremiah 33:9</a></span><br />So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12</a></span><br />did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a></b></br> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1,23</a></b></br> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass in the last days, <i>that</i> the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-23.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-23.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-15.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-10.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-43.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-2.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">Solomon's princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">His twelve officers for provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">The peace and largeness of his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">His daily provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">His stable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">His wisdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom</b><br>This phrase highlights the widespread fame of Solomon's wisdom, which was a gift from God (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>). Solomon's wisdom was not limited to Israel but was recognized internationally, drawing people from various nations. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to make Solomon wiser than anyone before him. The phrase also indicates the cultural and intellectual exchange that took place during Solomon's reign, as people from different backgrounds sought his counsel. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the universal reach of the Gospel, where all nations are drawn to the wisdom of Christ (<a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>).<p><b>sent by all the kings of the earth</b><br>The mention of "all the kings of the earth" signifies the extent of Solomon's renown. It suggests that his wisdom was not only a personal attribute but also a diplomatic tool that enhanced Israel's status among the nations. This phrase underscores the political and economic stability during Solomon's reign, as alliances and trade relationships were likely strengthened through these interactions. The phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the King of Kings, drawing all nations to Himself (<a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a>).<p><b>who had heard of his wisdom</b><br>The fame of Solomon's wisdom spread far and wide, indicating the effectiveness of ancient communication networks and the high regard in which wisdom was held in the ancient world. This phrase suggests that Solomon's wisdom was not just theoretical but practical, impacting governance, justice, and daily life. The hearing and seeking of wisdom can be paralleled with the pursuit of divine wisdom found in Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>). Solomon's wisdom serves as a precursor to the ultimate wisdom found in Jesus, who offers guidance and truth to all who seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, he is a central figure in this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_all_nations.htm">Men of all nations</a></b><br>This phrase refers to people from various countries and cultures who traveled to hear Solomon's wisdom, indicating the widespread fame of his understanding and insight.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings_of_the_earth.htm">Kings of the earth</a></b><br>These are the rulers of various nations who sent their representatives to learn from Solomon, acknowledging his unparalleled wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_true_wisdom.htm">The Source of True Wisdom</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom was a gift from God, reminding us that true wisdom comes from seeking God and His guidance in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_wisdom.htm">The Influence of Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom drew people from all nations, illustrating how godly wisdom can have a profound impact and influence beyond our immediate surroundings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Just as people sought Solomon's wisdom, we should actively seek wisdom through prayer, study of Scripture, and learning from godly counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_responsibility_of_wisdom.htm">The Responsibility of Wisdom</a></b><br>With great wisdom comes the responsibility to use it for God's glory and the benefit of others, as Solomon did in his early reign.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_solomon's_empire's_wealth.htm">Does any archaeological evidence confirm the vast wealth and population of Solomon's empire described in 1 Kings 4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_solomon's_wisdom_claims.htm">How can the extraordinary wisdom attributed to Solomon (1 Kings 4:29–34) be reconciled with the limited external historical references to his reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_solomon's_provisions_exaggerated.htm">Are the massive daily provisions listed for Solomon's household (1 Kings 4:22-23) plausible, or do they indicate exaggeration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_solomon's_idolatry_fit_his_wisdom.htm">How does Solomon's future idolatry align with the claim of receiving divine wisdom in 1 Kings 3:12?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And there came of all people</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">the peoples, nations</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>to hear the wisdom of Solomon</span> [<a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a>]<span class="cmt_word">, from all the kings of the earth</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.<span class="cmt_word">,</span> </span>messengers, ambassadors, as in the next chapter], <span class="cmt_word">which had heard of his wisdom.</span> <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So men of all</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nations</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to listen</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמְע֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Solomon’s</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wisdom,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sent by all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the kings</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when they heard</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁמֹ֕עַ</span> <span class="translit">(liš·mō·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his wisdom.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵə·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:34 There came of all peoples to hear (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 5:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 5:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>