2 Chronicles 9 · Verse 23

2 Chronicles 9:23

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
2 Chronicles 9:23, King James Version

2 Chronicles 9:23 in other translations

BSBAll the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
WEBAll the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
ASVAnd all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
YLTand all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,
DARBYAnd all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
BBEAnd all the kings of the earth came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put into his heart.
WebsterAnd all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

What does 2 Chronicles 9:23 mean?

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:13-31

The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment of the things of this life. Let us then acquaint ourselves with the Saviour, that we may find rest for our souls. Here is Solomon…

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2 Chronicles 9:23 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְכֹל֙ve.Kholand allH3605
מַלְכֵ֣יmal.Khei[the] kings ofH4428
הָאָ֔רֶץha.'A.retzthe earthH776
מְבַקְשִׁ֖יםme.vak.Shim[were] seekingH1245
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
פְּנֵ֣יpe.Nei[the] face ofH6440
שְׁלֹמֹ֑הshe.lo.MohSolomonH8010
לִשְׁמֹ֙עַ֙lish.Mo.a'to hearH8085
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
חָכְמָת֔וֹcha.khe.ma.Towisdom hisH2451
אֲשֶׁר\־'a.Sher-whichH834
נָתַ֥ןna.Tanhe had putH5414
הָאֱלֹהִ֖יםha.'E.lo.Him<the> GodH430
בְּלִבּֽוֹ\׃be.li.Boin heart hisH3820

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Chronicles 9:23

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

  • James 1:5

    If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  • Proverbs 2:6

    For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  • 1 Kings 4:34

    And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.

  • Ephesians 1:17

    That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

  • 2 Chronicles 1:10-12

    Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

  • Isaiah 11:10

    And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

  • Daniel 5:11

    There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;

  • Isaiah 11:2

    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;

  • Daniel 1:17

    As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:8

    For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

  • 1 Kings 3:28

    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 was in him, to do judgment.

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sought.
6,7; 1Ki 4:34; Isa 11:2,10
God.
1:10-12; 1Ki 3:28; Pr 2:6; Da 1:17; 2:21-23; 5:11; Lu 21:15; 1Co 1:30
1Co 12:8; Eph 1:17; Jas 1:5,16,17; 3:17

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Context

  • 2 Chronicles 9:22

    And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

  • 2 Chronicles 9:23

    And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

  • 2 Chronicles 9:24

    And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

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2 Chronicles 9:23 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y todos los reyes de la tierra procuraban ver el rostro de Salomón, por oir su sabiduría, que Dios había puesto en su corazón:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et tous les rois de la terre recherchaient la face de Salomon, pour entendre sa sagesse, que Dieu avait mise dans son cœur.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und alle Könige der Erde suchten das Angesicht Salomos, um seine Weisheit zu hören, die Gott in sein Herz gegeben hatte.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Omnesque reges terrarum desiderabant videre faciem Salomonis, ut audirent sapientiam quam dederat Deus in corde ejus: