1 Kings 10:23

Translations

Modern

So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Traditional

So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.

Literal

And King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Latin

Magnificatus est ergo rex Salomon super omnes reges terræ divitiis et sapientia.

Original

Hebrew

English

So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Notes

1 Kings 10:14–29

To show more of Solomon’s greatness, the writer adds to the story of the queen’s visit (1 Kings 10:1–13). The writer describes Solomon’s wise use of wealth in building his palace complex (10:14–21). The writer then tells how Solomon’s wisdom also brought wide influence through his trade and commercial dealings (10:22–29).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Material Reward Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

1 Kings 3:12–13
…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.
Colossians 1:18–19
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.
Colossians 2:2–3
…that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
Ephesians 3:8
Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
2 Chronicles 9:22–23
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
1 Kings 4:29–34
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
Psalm 89:27
I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 1:14–17 2 Chronicles 9:13–28

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Banker, Banking Jerusalem Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person)

Topics

Holy Land: Extensive Commerce of, in Solomon's Reign King: Tariff on Imports, and Internal Revenue on Merchandise Solomon: Wealth of Solomon: Wisdom and Fame of The Rich: Solomon

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