The people of Israel heard about King Solomon’s decision. They respected and honored him very much because he was wise. They saw that he had the wisdom of God [18] in making the right decisions.
2 Chronicles 9:23 - Easy To Read Version All the kings of the earth came to visit Solomon to hear his wise decisions. They came to hear the wisdom that God gave to Solomon. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom which God had put into his mind. American Standard Version (1901) And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. Common English Bible and kings of every nation wanted an audience with Solomon in order to hear his God-given wisdom. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And all the kings of the earth desired to see the face of Solomon, that they might hear the wisdom which God had given in his heart. |
The people of Israel heard about King Solomon’s decision. They respected and honored him very much because he was wise. They saw that he had the wisdom of God [18] in making the right decisions.
People from all nations came to listen to King Solomon’s wisdom. The kings of all nations sent their wise men to listen to King Solomon.
King Solomon became greater in riches and wisdom than any other king on earth.
Every year those kings brought gifts to Solomon. They brought things made of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.
The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
At that time, there will be a special person from Jesse’s {\cf2\super [135]} family. This person will be like a flag. This “flag” will show all the nations that they should come together around him. The nations will ask him the things they should do. And the place where he is will be filled with glory.
The Lord’s Spirit will be in that child. The Spirit gives wisdom, understanding, guidance, and power. And the Spirit \{will help this child\} know and respect the Lord.
God gave Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah the wisdom and ability to learn many different kinds of writing and science. Daniel could also understand all kinds of visions {\cf2\super [5]} and dreams.
There is a man in your kingdom that has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father this man showed that he could understand secrets. He showed that he was very smart and very wise. He showed that he was like the gods in these things. Your grandfather, {\cf2\super [55]} King Nebuchadnezzar, put this man in charge of all the wise men. He ruled over all the men of magic, and the Chaldeans. {\cf2\super [56]}
I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies can answer.
It is God that has made you part of Christ Jesus. Christ has become wisdom for us from God. Christ is the reason we are right with God and have freedom from sin; Christ is the reason we are holy. {\cf2\super [10]}
The Spirit gives one person the ability to speak with wisdom. And the same Spirit gives another person the ability to speak with knowledge.
I always pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ—to the glorious Father. I pray that he will give you the Spirit that will show you things about God and help you understand them. Then you will really know God.
But if any of you needs wisdom, then you should ask God for it. God is generous. He enjoys giving to all people. So God will give you wisdom.
But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good things for other people. This wisdom is always fair and honest.