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class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also told three thousand proverbs, and his songs <i>numbered</i> 1,005.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs numbered 1,005.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon composed 3,000 proverbs, and his songs numbered 1,005.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he spake three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Solomon wrote 3,000 wise sayings and composed more than 1,000 songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs and wrote 1,005 songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He composed three thousand proverbs and more than a thousand songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were one thousand five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he spoke three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered one thousand five. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he speaks three thousand allegories, and his songs [are] one thousand and five;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he speaketh three thousand similes, and his songs are five, and the chief one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will speak three thousand parables: and his songs will be five and a thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Solomon also spoke three thousand parables: and his poems were a thousand and five. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Solomon also spoke three thousand parables. And his verses were one thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Solomon also uttered three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs were one thousand and five.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were five thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-32.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=1714" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Solomon's Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">Solomon composed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4912.htm" title="4912: mā·šāl (N-ms) -- A proverb, parable. ">proverbs,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šî·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">and his songs</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">numbered</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: wā·’ā·lep̄ (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">a thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·miš·šāh (Number-ms) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">and five.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.…<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="/proverbs/1-1.htm">Proverbs 1:1</a></span><br />These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:9</a></span><br />Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></span><br />The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1</a></span><br />These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/1-1.htm">Song of Solomon 1:1</a></span><br />This is Solomon’s Song of Songs.<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/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22-23</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / 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="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:1</a></span><br />These are the words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13-18</a></span><br />Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. / But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a></span><br />Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Proverbs 8:1-36</a></span><br />Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? / On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. / Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he spoke three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.</p><p class="hdg">he spake</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-1.htm">Proverbs 1:1-33</a></b></br> The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:9</a></b></br> And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, <i>and</i> set in order many proverbs.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-35.htm">Matthew 13:35</a></b></br> That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.</p><p class="hdg">songs</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/1-1.htm">Song of Solomon 1:1</a></b></br> The song of songs, which <i>is</i> Solomon's.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Five</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-8.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/21-27.htm">Proverbs</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-12.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/numbers/21-27.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-18.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-27.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/5-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-6.htm">Five</a> <a href="/job/4-17.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/job/13-12.htm">Proverbs</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/job/13-12.htm">Similes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-32.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-14.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-11.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-16.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">Solomon's princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">His twelve officers for provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">The peace and largeness of his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">His daily provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">His stable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">His wisdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The proverbs attributed to Solomon are a collection of wise sayings that provide practical guidance for living a life pleasing to God. These proverbs are primarily found in the Book of Proverbs, which is traditionally ascribed to Solomon. The number "three thousand" signifies not only the vastness of his wisdom but also the breadth of topics covered, from personal conduct to governance. Solomon's wisdom was so profound that people from all nations came to hear it (<a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34</a>), and his proverbs continue to be a source of moral and spiritual instruction.<p><b>and his songs numbered a thousand and five</b><br>Solomon's musical contributions, though less emphasized than his proverbs, reflect his creative and artistic abilities. The "thousand and five" songs suggest a prolific output, indicating that Solomon was not only a wise ruler but also a patron of the arts. The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is the most famous of his songs and is included in the biblical canon. It is an allegorical poem that celebrates love and is often interpreted as a representation of the love between Christ and the Church. Solomon's songs, like his proverbs, demonstrate the integration of wisdom and worship, showing that true wisdom encompasses all aspects of life, including the emotional and spiritual. Solomon's role as a type of Christ is seen in his wisdom, his role as a builder of the temple, and his reign of peace, prefiguring the ultimate wisdom and peace brought by Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, he is credited with composing many proverbs and songs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/proverbs.htm">Proverbs</a></b><br>These are wise sayings or teachings that convey moral or practical truths. Solomon's proverbs are collected in the Book of Proverbs, which is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/songs.htm">Songs</a></b><br>Solomon's songs, or psalms, are expressions of worship, wisdom, and reflection. While not all of his songs are preserved in the Bible, the Song of Solomon (or Song of Songs) is attributed to him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_wisdom.htm">The Gift of Wisdom</a></b><br>Solomon's ability to compose proverbs and songs is a testament to the wisdom God granted him. We should seek wisdom from God in our daily lives, as it is a valuable gift that guides our decisions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Solomon's proverbs and songs remind us of the power of words to teach, inspire, and transform. We should use our words wisely to build up others and glorify God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>Solomon's songs reflect a heart of worship and devotion. Worship should be an integral part of our lives, expressed not only in song but in our actions and attitudes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Solomon's writings have impacted generations. We should consider the legacy of faith we are leaving for others through our words and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_historical_proof_of_solomon's_role.htm">If the author truly was King Solomon, why is there no explicit historical record or external verification of these events beyond the text (Song of Solomon 3)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_song_of_solomon.htm">Who is the author of Song of Solomon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_solomon_write_proverbs_1.htm">Is there any solid historical or literary evidence to confirm Solomon as the author of Proverbs 1, or did later writers compile these teachings under his name? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_attribute_song_5_to_solomon.htm">What evidence supports Solomon as the author of Song of Solomon 5, and if lacking, why attribute these verses to him at all? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">Proverbs.</span>--The word "proverb" (<span class= "ital">mashal</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>from a root signifying "comparison," has the various meanings of (<span class= "ital">a</span>) parable or allegory, (<span class= "ital">b</span>) proverb in the modern sense, (<span class= "ital">c</span>) riddle or enigmatical poem, (<span class= "ital">d</span>) figurative and antithetical poetry, like the "parable" of Balaam. The Book of Proverbs belongs mainly, but not exclusively, to the second class. Its main part consists of two series of "Proverbs of Solomon" (Proverbs 10-24, 25-29), composed or collected by him; falling, however, far short of the number given in this verse. The earlier portion (see especially <a href="/context/1_kings/1-20.htm" title="And you, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, that you should tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.">1Kings 1:20-33</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm" title="Why his servants said to him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in your bosom, that my lord the king may get heat.">1Kings 1:2</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm" title="But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.">1Kings 1:8</a>) partakes more of the character of the first and fourth classes; and in <a href="/context/ecclesiastes/12-3.htm" title="In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,">Ecclesiastes 12:3-6</a>, and perhaps <a href="/context/proverbs/30-15.htm" title="The horse leach has two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yes, four things say not, It is enough:">Proverbs 30:15-16</a>; <a href="/context/proverbs/30-24.htm" title="There be four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceeding wise:">Proverbs 30:24-31</a>, we have specimens of the third. If the "three thousand" of the text be intended to be taken literally, it is obvious that only a small part of Solomon's proverbs has been preserved. His declension into idolatry might induce care in selection. by such prophetic compilers as "the men of Hezekiah" (Proverbs 25). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he spake three thousand proverbs</span>: <span class="cmt_word">and his songs were a thousand and five.</span> [Of the former, less than one-third are preserved in the Book of Proverbs (see <a href="/proverbs/1-1.htm">Proverbs 1:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1</a>); the rest are lost to us. The Book of Ecclesiastes, even if the composition of Solomon, can hardly be described as proverbs. Of his songs <span class="accented">all</span> have perished, except the Song of Solomon, and possibly <a href="/psalms/72.htm">Psalm 72, 127</a>. (see the titles), and, according to some, 128. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-32.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">Solomon composed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">three</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thousand</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲלָפִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·lā·p̄îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proverbs,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָשָׁ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(mā·šāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4912.htm">Strong's 4912: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pithy maxim, a simile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his songs</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁיר֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(šî·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song, singing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">numbered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a thousand</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאָֽלֶף׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ā·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and five.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·miš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/4-32.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:32 He spoke three thousand proverbs (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:33" /></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>