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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.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/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />People from every nation came to consult him and to hear the wisdom God had given him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now all the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And all the earth was seeking the attention of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And all the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And all the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />People from every nation wanted to hear the wisdom God had given him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The whole world wanted to listen to the wisdom that God gave Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and the whole world wanted to come and listen to the wisdom that God had given him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the earth continued to seek audiences with Solomon so they could hear the wise things that God had put in his heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God has put into his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God hath put into his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the earth are seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God gave in his heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And all the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, so as to hear his wisdom, which God had granted to his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And the whole world sought audience with Solomon, to hear the wisdom God had put into his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth sought to see the face of Solomon and to hear the wisdom which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all Kings of Earth desired to see the face of Solomon, to hear the wisdom that God put into his heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which the Lord <i>had</i> put into his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/10-24.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=4154" 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/10.htm">Solomon's Wealth and Splendor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">The whole</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.">world</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: mə·ḇaq·šîm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">sought</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/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">an audience</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.">with Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: liš·mō·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">to hear</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/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">the wisdom</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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">had put</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: bə·lib·bōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in his heart.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.…<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="/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="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">2 Chronicles 1:12</a></span><br />therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34</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="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12-13</a></span><br />behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.<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="/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="/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="/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="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Romans 16:27</a></span><br />to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.</p><p class="hdg">to [heb] the face of </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9,12,28</a></b></br> Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></b></br> For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth <i>cometh</i> knowledge and understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a></b></br> As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-52.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-8.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-19.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-3.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-26.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-22.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-40.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Solomon's gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">His targets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">his chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">his tribute</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The whole world sought an audience with Solomon</b><br>This phrase highlights the widespread fame and influence of King Solomon. His reputation for wisdom and wealth had spread far beyond the borders of Israel, attracting people from various nations. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon in <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>, where God granted him unparalleled wisdom. The phrase "the whole world" is hyperbolic, indicating a vast number of people from different regions, not literally every person on earth. This global interest in Solomon prefigures the universal reign of Christ, who is described as the "greater than Solomon" in <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>.<p><b>to hear the wisdom</b><br>Solomon's wisdom was not merely intellectual but divinely inspired, encompassing understanding, discernment, and the ability to govern justly. His wisdom was demonstrated in various ways, including his judicial decisions, such as the famous case of the two women claiming the same baby (<a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">1 Kings 3:16-28</a>), and his extensive writings, including Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. This wisdom is a type of Christ, who is the embodiment of divine wisdom (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24, 30</a>).<p><b>that God had put in his heart</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of Solomon's wisdom. It was not acquired through human means but was a gift from God, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5-14</a>, where Solomon asks for an understanding heart to govern the people. The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the center of one's being, including mind, will, and emotions. This divine endowment points to the New Covenant promise where God writes His laws on the hearts of His people (<a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a>), fulfilled in Christ, who imparts wisdom to believers through the Holy Spirit (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>).<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, including the First Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_whole_world.htm">The Whole World</a></b><br>This phrase signifies the widespread fame of Solomon's wisdom, attracting people from various nations and cultures to seek his counsel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>A divine gift from God to Solomon, wisdom is central to his reign and is a key theme in the account of his kingship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The source of Solomon's wisdom, highlighting the divine favor and blessing upon Solomon's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/audience.htm">Audience</a></b><br>The act of seeking counsel or advice, indicating the respect and recognition of Solomon's God-given wisdom by other nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_source_of_wisdom.htm">Divine Source of Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom comes from God, and we should seek His guidance in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_godly_wisdom.htm">Influence of Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Godly wisdom can have a far-reaching impact, drawing others to seek counsel and learn from it.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_stewardship.htm">Responsibility of Stewardship</a></b><br>With great gifts and talents comes the responsibility to use them for God's glory and the benefit of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>As believers, we should actively pursue wisdom through prayer, study of Scripture, and seeking God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_the_nations.htm">Witness to the Nations</a></b><br>Our lives, when lived in accordance with God's wisdom, can be a testimony to others, drawing them to seek the truth of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_nt_alter_ot_prophecies.htm">Why does the New Testament misquote or reinterpret Old Testament prophecies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_psalmist_say_'ends_of_earth'.htm">How can the psalmist (Ps 61:2) claim to cry out “from the ends of the earth” when historically his travels were limited to a specific region? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_grandly_describe_solomon's_procession.htm">Why does the text (Song of Solomon 3:6-7) describe Solomon's procession with such grandeur, given the lack of archaeological evidence for this specific event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_joshua_16_10_and_1_kings_9_15-16_differ.htm">Why does Joshua 16:10 say the Canaanites in Gezer became forced labor, yet 1 Kings 9:15-16 seems to contradict who controlled Gezer's fate?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And all the earth sought to</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">sought the face</span> of] <span class="cmt_word">Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, mind. Cf. <a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34</a>]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/10-24.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">The whole</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָ֨ל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">world</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">sought</span><br /><span class="heb">מְבַקְשִׁ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇaq·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an audience</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with Solomon</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">to hear</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁמֹ֙עַ֙</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">the wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָת֔וֹ</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">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had put</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his heart.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּלִבּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·lib·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 10:24 All the earth sought the presence (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 10:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 10:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:25" /></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>