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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.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/2_chronicles/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />All the kings of the earth 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Kings 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the kings of the 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And all the kings of 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_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth were 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="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth were 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="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth were 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth were 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put into his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the kings of 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="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the kings of 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All the kings of the world wanted to listen to the wisdom that God gave Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They all consulted him, to hear the wisdom that God had given him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the kings of 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the kings of the earth wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the kings of 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the kings of 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God has put in his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God gave in his heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And all the kings of the lands were desiring to see the face of Solomon, so that they might hear the wisdom that God had granted to his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All the kings of the earth 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the kings of the 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear the wisdom that the LORD had put into his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the Kings of the Earth were seeking to see the face of Solomon and to hear the wisdom that LORD JEHOVAH put in his heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the kings of 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the kings of 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="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-23.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2269" 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Solomon's Wealth and Splendor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">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/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: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: 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">24</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="/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="/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="/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="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></span><br />When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7</a></span><br />When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-2</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-6.htm">1 Kings 10:6-7</a></span><br />She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. / But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">1 Kings 10:25</a></span><br />Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm">1 Kings 10:29</a></span><br />A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1</a></span><br />King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-3.htm">1 Kings 11:3-4</a></span><br />He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. / For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">1 Kings 11:9</a></span><br />Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice.</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 kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.</p><p class="hdg">sought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6,7</a></b></br> Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen <i>it</i>: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: <i>for</i> thou exceedest the fame that I heard… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34</a></b></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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2,10</a></b></br> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … </p><p class="hdg">God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">2 Chronicles 1:10-12</a></b></br> Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, <i>that is so</i> great? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></b></br> 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 <i>was</i> in him, to do judgment.</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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm">Audience</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-15.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-22.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-2.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-16.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/ezra/7-25.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</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/2_chronicles/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>All the kings of the earth</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the widespread fame and influence of Solomon. It suggests that his reputation extended beyond Israel to the entire known world. Historically, this could include rulers from neighboring regions such as Egypt, Arabia, and Mesopotamia. The phrase may also be hyperbolic, indicating the vast reach of Solomon's renown. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to make Solomon renowned (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12-13</a>).<p><b>sought an audience with Solomon</b><br>The desire of these kings to meet Solomon highlights the high regard in which he was held. In ancient times, seeking an audience with a king was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of their authority and wisdom. This also indicates the diplomatic and political significance of Solomon's reign, as foreign leaders sought alliances and counsel.<p><b>to hear the wisdom</b><br>Solomon's wisdom was legendary, attributed to the divine gift from God. His wisdom encompassed not only knowledge and understanding but also practical insights into governance, justice, and human nature. This wisdom is documented in the biblical books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, which are traditionally attributed to him.<p><b>that God had put in his heart</b><br>This phrase underscores the divine origin of Solomon's wisdom. It was not merely human intelligence but a supernatural endowment from God. This aligns with the biblical narrative in <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5-14</a>, where Solomon asks God for wisdom, and God grants it abundantly. It also serves as a reminder of the source of true wisdom, which is God Himself, as echoed in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>. Solomon's wisdom can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</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/k/kings_of_the_earth.htm">Kings of the Earth</a></b><br>Refers to the rulers and leaders from various nations who came to seek Solomon's wisdom. This indicates the widespread reputation Solomon had during his reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_of_solomon.htm">Wisdom of Solomon</a></b><br>A divine gift from God, Solomon's wisdom was renowned and sought after by many. It was a key aspect of his rule and legacy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_gift.htm">God's Gift</a></b><br>The wisdom that Solomon possessed was not of his own making but was a gift from God, highlighting the divine favor and purpose in Solomon's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/audience_with_solomon.htm">Audience with Solomon</a></b><br>The act of seeking an audience with Solomon signifies the respect and recognition of his God-given wisdom by other nations.<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>True wisdom comes from God. Just as Solomon's wisdom was a divine gift, we too should seek wisdom from God in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_through_god-given_gifts.htm">Influence Through God-Given Gifts</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom drew people from all over the world. We should use our God-given gifts to influence and bless others, pointing them to the source of all wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Seeking Wisdom</a></b><br>The kings of the earth sought Solomon's wisdom. We should actively seek wisdom, especially from God, to navigate life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_glory_through_our_lives.htm">God's Glory Through Our Lives</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom brought glory to God. Our lives should reflect God's glory through the use of our talents and abilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_wisdom.htm">The Role of Leadership and Wisdom</a></b><br>As leaders in various capacities, we should seek God's wisdom to lead effectively and righteously, just as Solomon did.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_in_other_records.htm">If Solomon truly surpassed all other kings in riches and wisdom (2 Chronicles 9:22), why is this not clearly reflected in other ancient Near Eastern records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls__40k_or_4k.htm">How many stalls for horses did Solomon have? Forty thousand (I Kings 4:26) Four thousand (2 chronicles 9:25)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">All the kings of the earth.</span>--Explanatory of "all the earth were seeking" (Kings). <span class= "ital">The earth,</span> an expression defined in <a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm" title="And he reigned over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.">2Chronicles 9:26</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-23.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">All</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֹל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵōl)</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">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">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">הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:23 All the kings of the earth sought (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:24" /></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>