1 Kings 4:30

Translations

Modern

Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

Traditional

And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

Literal

And the wisdom of Solomon was greater than the wisdom of all of the sons of the East, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

Latin

Et præcedebat sapientia Salomonis sapientiam omnium Orientalium et Ægyptiorum,

Original

Hebrew

English

Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

Notes

1 Kings 4:29–30

men of the East: Babylon was famous for its wise men. However, Solomon's wisdom, given by God (1 Kings 3:9, 12, 28; Proverbs 1:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13), was greater than all of them (1 Kings 4:34).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

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Daniel 1:20
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Matthew 2:1
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People

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

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Kadmonites Kings, Books of First and Second People of the East Proverbs, Book of Solomon (Person)

Topics

Egypt: Celebrated For: Literature Egypt: The Country of: Magi of Egyptians: Wisdom of Solomon: Wisdom and Fame of Wisdom of Solomon Wise Men: Solomon

1 Kings 4:30

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