2-Chronicles - 9:23

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

Verse In-Depth

Explanation and meaning of 2-Chronicles 9:23.

Differing Translations

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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.
and all the kings of the earth are seeking the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom that God hath put in his heart,
And all the kings of the earth came to see Solomon and to give ear to his wisdom, which God had put into his heart.
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.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

All the kings of the earth - Rather, "all the kings of the land:" all the monarchs, that is, whose dominions were included in So omon's empire (see 1-Kings 4:21).

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon - All in those parts of the world.

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