1 Kings 4:30

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Kings 4:30

BSB
Solomon's wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.
AKJV
And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
CPDV
And the wisdom of Solomon surpassed the wisdom of all the East, and of the Egyptians.
ERV
And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
NHEB
Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the people of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt.
SMT
And the wisdom of Solomon will be multiplied above the wisdom of all the sons of the east, and above all the wisdom of Egypt.

Commentary for 1 Kings 4:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 4:30
Summary
Solomon's intellect surpasses all regional wisdom
Place
Eastern regions, Egypt
Event
Solomon's wisdom compared
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Praise