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.

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 9:23

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And all the kings of the lands were desiring to see the face of Solomon, so that they might hear the wisdom that God had granted to his heart.

ERV

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

NHEB

All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

SMT

And all the kings of the earth seeking the face of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God gave in his heart.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Chronicles 9:23

AndallthekingsH4428Noun MasculineoftheearthH776Noun Feminine soughtH1245VerbthepresenceH6440Noun MasculineofSolomonH8010Proper Name MasculinetohearH8085hiswisdomH2451Noun FemininethatGodH430Noun MasculinehadputH5414VerbinhisheartH3820Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 9:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Chronicles 9:23

Summary

Rulers desire Solomon's divinely-granted insight

Event

Kings seek Solomon's counsel

Estimated Time Period

c. 970 BC