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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 />King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</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="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in wealth and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in wealth and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Solomon was the richest and wisest king in the world. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In wealth and wisdom King Solomon was greater than all the [other] kings of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king in the world. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As a result, King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in regards to wealth and wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And king Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. <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 King Solomon becomes greater than any of the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And king Solomon becometh greater than any of the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And king Solomon will be Magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom.<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 Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth in wealth and glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And King Solomon became greater than all the Kings of the Earth in wealth, and in wisdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon exceeded all <i>other</i> kings both in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-22.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=2263" 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">21</span>For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">So King</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.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: way·yiḡ·dal (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">surpassed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: 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/6239.htm" title="6239: lə·‘ō·šer (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Riches. From ashar; wealth.">in riches</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: wə·ḥā·ḵə·māh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">and wisdom.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.…<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/10-23.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/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30</a></span><br />Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a></span><br />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="/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/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a></span><br />And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</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.<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/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8</a></span><br />How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!<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/10-10.htm">1 Kings 10:10</a></span><br />Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14</a></span><br />The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.</p><p class="hdg">passed all the kings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">2 Chronicles 1:12</a></b></br> Wisdom and knowledge <i>is</i> granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that <i>have been</i> before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12,13</a></b></br> Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30,31</a></b></br> And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-33.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">Exceeded</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">Excelled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-30.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">Surpassed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/job/36-9.htm">Exceeded</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-10.htm">Excelled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-23.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-9.htm">Surpassed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-14.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.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'; 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His reign is often dated to the 10th century BC. Solomon is renowned for building the First Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. His name is synonymous with wisdom, and he is credited with writing much of the biblical wisdom literature, including Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.<p><b>surpassed all the kings of the earth</b><br>This phrase highlights Solomon's unparalleled status among contemporary monarchs. The ancient Near East was home to many powerful kingdoms, such as Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon. Solomon's reign was marked by extensive trade and diplomatic relationships, which contributed to his wealth and influence. His alliances, such as the one with Hiram of Tyre, facilitated the acquisition of materials and skilled labor for his building projects.<p><b>in riches</b><br>Solomon's wealth was legendary, with the Bible describing vast amounts of gold, silver, and other treasures. His economic prosperity was due in part to his control over key trade routes and his ability to levy taxes and tributes from surrounding nations. Archaeological findings, such as those at Megiddo and Hazor, provide evidence of the wealth and grandeur of his kingdom. The Queen of Sheba's visit, as described earlier in <a href="/2_chronicles/9.htm">2 Chronicles 9</a>, underscores the fame of Solomon's wealth.<p><b>and wisdom.</b><br>Solomon's wisdom is a central theme in his biblical portrayal. God granted him exceptional wisdom in response to his request for discernment to govern the people (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>). His wisdom was not only practical, as seen in his judicial decisions, but also intellectual, as he composed proverbs and songs and engaged in scientific inquiry (<a href="/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32-34</a>). Solomon's wisdom is often seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the embodiment of divine wisdom (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>, <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a>). Solomon's wisdom and wealth foreshadow the ultimate reign of Christ, who surpasses all in spiritual riches and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King 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 of other nations during Solomon's reign. Solomon's wisdom and wealth were renowned, surpassing that of all other contemporary monarchs.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The united kingdom under Solomon's rule, experiencing a period of peace and prosperity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_of_sheba.htm">Queen of Sheba</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, her visit to Solomon (earlier in the chapter) highlights his fame and the international recognition of his wisdom and wealth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's court was located and where he displayed his wealth and 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_riches.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Riches</a></b><br>Despite Solomon's wealth, his later life shows that material riches can lead to spiritual complacency if not managed wisely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Influence of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom and wealth brought peace and prosperity to Israel, demonstrating the impact of godly leadership on a nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Solomon's account warns against pride. Despite his wisdom, he eventually turned away from God, showing the need for humility and dependence on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_kingdom_first.htm">Seeking God's Kingdom First</a></b><br>Jesus' reference to Solomon in <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> encourages us to prioritize God's kingdom over earthly wealth and wisdom.<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/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/was_solomon's_kingdom_truly_wealthy.htm">The lavish imagery in Song of Solomon 1 implies a royal court with abundant wealth. Is there corroborating historical evidence that Solomon’s kingdom was this prosperous? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_solomon's_throne_description_exaggerated.htm">In 1 Kings 10:18-20, is there any external record or artifact supporting the intricate details of Solomon’s throne, or does this description seem exaggerated?</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><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>(22) <span class= "bld">And king Solomon.</span>--See <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm" title="So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.">1Kings 10:23</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Passed all.</span>--<span class= "ital">Was great above all.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 22, 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All the kings of the earth</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> of the laud of tributary sovereignties, from Euphrates to the borders of Egypt, and to the Philistines (<a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a>; also note <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a>; <a href="/exodus/23-31.htm">Exodus 23:31</a>; <a href="/numbers/22-5.htm">Numbers 22:5</a>; <a href="/joshua/1-4.htm">Joshua 1:4</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/10-16.htm">2 Samuel 10:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-22.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 King</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה</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">surpassed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּגְדַּל֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḡ·dal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow up, become great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכֹּ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kōl)</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">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">הָאָ֑רֶץ</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">in riches</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֹ֖שֶׁר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6239.htm">Strong's 6239: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and wisdom.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָכְמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·ḵə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<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/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:22 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:23" /></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>