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2 Chronicles 9:22

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Berean Standard Bible

So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

American Standard Version (1901)

So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Bible in Basic English

And King Solomon was greater than all the kings of the earth in wealth and in wisdom.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and glory.

Free Bible Version

King Solomon was greater than any other king on earth in wealth and wisdom.

Geneva Bible 1599

So King Salomon excelled all the Kings of the earth in riches and wisedome.

King James (Authorized) Version

And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Translation for Translators

King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king on the earth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom.

Noah Webster Bible

And king Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

World English Bible

So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation

And king Solomon becometh greater than any of the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom;

Context

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

²¹For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.²²So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.²³All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

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Summary

This verse describes the wealth and wisdom of King Solomon, highlighting his prosperity and influence during his reign. It emphasizes how his wisdom surpassed that of all the kings of the earth, showcasing God's favor upon him. Solomon's riches and reputation attracted people from all nations to hear his wisdom, illustrating the fulfillment of God's promise to bless him abundantly. Ultimately, this verse underscores the importance of seeking wisdom and honoring God, as demonstrated through Solomon's life.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

In Ch2 9:22-28, all that remained to be said of Solomon's royal glory, his riches, his wisdom, and his revenues, is in conclusion briefly summed up, as in Kg1 10:23-29. From Ch2 9:25 onwards, the account given in the Chronicle diverges from that in Kg1 10:26., in so far that what is narrated in Kg1 10:26-28 concerning Solomon's chariots and horses, and his trade with Egypt in horses, is here partly replaced by statements similar in import to those in 1 Kings 5, because the former matters had been already treated of in Chr. Ch2 1:14-17.

2 Chronicles 9:22

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

²¹For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.²²So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.²³All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

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Berean Standard Bible

So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

American Standard Version (1901)

So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Bible in Basic English

And King Solomon was greater than all the kings of the earth in wealth and in wisdom.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Solomon was magnified above all the kings of the earth for riches and glory.

Free Bible Version

King Solomon was greater than any other king on earth in wealth and wisdom.

Geneva Bible 1599

So King Salomon excelled all the Kings of the earth in riches and wisedome.

King James (Authorized) Version

And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Translation for Translators

King Solomon became richer and wiser than any other king on the earth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom.

Noah Webster Bible

And king Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

World English Bible

So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation

And king Solomon becometh greater than any of the kings of the earth for riches and wisdom;