2 Chronicles 9:23

Translations

Modern

All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Omnesque reges terrarum desiderabant videre faciem Salomonis, ut audirent sapientiam quam dederat Deus in corde ejus:

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English

All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

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Solomon

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Parallels

1 Kings 10:14–29

People

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

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy

Topics

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2 Chronicles 9:23

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