1 Kings 10:24 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²⁴ The whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁴ And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁴ And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God had put in his mind.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁴ And all the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

Common English Bible

²⁴ and so the whole earth wanted an audience with Solomon in order to hear his God-given wisdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ And all the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, so as to hear his wisdom, which God had granted to his heart.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁴ And all the earth desired to see Solomon's face, to hear his wisdom, which God had given in his heart.

1 Kings 10:24 Cross References

1 Kings 10:1

When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon (fame due to the name of the Lord), she came to test him with riddles.

1 Kings 3:12

I now do according to your word. Indeed, I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you, and no one like you shall arise after you.

1 Kings 3:28

All Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to execute justice.

1 Kings 3:9

Give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil, for who can govern this great people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 1:11

God answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart and you have not asked for possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you and have not even asked for long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may rule my people over whom I have made you king,

2 Chronicles 1:12

wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like.”

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

Ezekiel 16:14

Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of my splendor that I had bestowed on you, says the Lord God.

Daniel 1:17

To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom; Daniel also had insight into all visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and seasons, deposes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

Daniel 2:23

To you, O God of my ancestors, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and power and have now revealed to me what we asked of you, for you have revealed to us what the king ordered.”

Daniel 5:11

There is a man in your kingdom who is endowed with a spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father he was found to have enlightenment, understanding, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners,

James 1:5

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.