2 Chronicles 9:23
Good News Translation
They all consulted him, to hear the wisdom that God had given him.

New Revised Standard Version
All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.

New American Bible
All the kings of the earth sought audience with Solomon, to hear the wisdom God had put into his heart.

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

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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.

sought

2 Chronicles 9:6,7 I did not believe them that told it, until I came, and my eyes had seen, and I had proved that scarce one half of thy wisdom had been told me: thou hast exceeded the same with thy virtues. . . .

1 Kings 4:34 And they came from all nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who heard of his wisdom.

Isaiah 11:2,10 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom, and of understanding, the spirit of counsel, and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of godliness. . . .

God

2 Chronicles 1:10-12 Give me wisdom and knowledge that I may come in and go out before thy people: for who can worthily judge this thy people, which is so great? . . .

1 Kings 3:28 And all Israel heard the judgment which the king had judged, and they feared the king, seeing that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgment.

Proverbs 2:6 He wilt keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity,

Daniel 1:17 And to these children God gave knowledge, and understanding in every book, and wisdom: but to Daniel the understanding also of all visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21-23 And he changeth times and ages: taketh away kingdoms, and establisheth them: giveth wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding: . . .

Daniel 5:11 There is a man in thy kingdom that hath the spirit of the holy gods in him: and in the days of thy father knowledge and wisdom were found in him: for king Nabuchodonosor, thy father, appointed him prince of the wise men, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers, thy father, I say, O king:

Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay.

1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom and justice and sanctification and redemption:

1 Corinthians 12:8 To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom: and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation, in the knowledge of him:

James 1:5,16,17 But if any of you want wisdom, let him ask of God who giveth to all men abundantly and upbraideth not. And it shall be given him. . . .

James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above, first indeed is chaste, then peaceable, modest, easy to be persuaded, consenting to the good, full of mercy and good fruits, without judging, without dissimulation.

Context
Solomon's Wealth and Splendor
22And Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and glory. 23And 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.24And every year they brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, and horses, and mules.…
Cross References
1 Kings 4:34
And they came from all nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who heard of his wisdom.

2 Chronicles 9:22
And Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and glory.

2 Chronicles 9:24
And every year they brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, and horses, and mules.

2 Chronicles 9:22
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