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2 Chronicles 9:23–24

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¶ And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
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From verse 23

  1. James 1:5Rank 1 from verse 23
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    5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  2. James 3:17Rank 2 from verse 23
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    17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

  3. 1 Kings 4:34Rank 3 from verse 23
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    34And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.

  4. Proverbs 2:6Rank 4 from verse 23
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    6For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  5. 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 5 from verse 23
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    30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

  6. 1 Corinthians 12:8Rank 6 from verse 23
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    8For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

  7. 1 Kings 3:28Rank 7 from verse 23
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    28And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

  8. 2 Chronicles 1:10–12Rank 8 from verse 23
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    10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

    11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

    12Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

  9. 2 Chronicles 9:6–7Rank 9 from verse 23
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    6Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.

    7Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.

  10. Daniel 1:17Rank 10 from verse 23
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    17¶ As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

  11. Daniel 2:21–23Rank 11 from verse 23
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    21And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

    22He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

    23I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.

  12. Daniel 5:11Rank 12 from verse 23
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    11There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;

  13. Ephesians 1:17Rank 13 from verse 23
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    17That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

  14. Isaiah 11:10Rank 14 from verse 23
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    10¶ And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

  15. Isaiah 11:2Rank 15 from verse 23
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    2And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;

  16. James 1:16–17Rank 16 from verse 23
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    16Do not err, my beloved brethren.

    17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

  17. Luke 21:15Rank 17 from verse 23
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    15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

From verse 24

  1. 1 Kings 10:10Rank 1 from verse 24
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    10And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.

  2. 1 Kings 10:25Rank 2 from verse 24
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    25And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

  3. 1 Kings 9:14Rank 3 from verse 24
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    14And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.

  4. 1 Samuel 10:27Rank 4 from verse 24
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    27But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

  5. 2 Chronicles 9:9Rank 5 from verse 24
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    9And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave king Solomon.

  6. Job 42:11Rank 6 from verse 24
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    11Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the Lord had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.

  7. Psalms 72:10Rank 7 from verse 24
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    10The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.

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2 Chronicles 9:23

COMBINED MEANING

earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

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COMBINED MEANING

hear

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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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2 Chronicles 9:24

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every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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present

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Sense 1: Being in a place, at hand, or before another; now existing or current. Sense 2: A gift or offering brought or given to another. Sense 3: To bring, set, offer, or exhibit before another; to cause to appear or stand before; to lay before or make known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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vessels

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1. Containers, utensils, or implements made to hold, carry, or serve. 2. Ships or craft for travel upon water. 3. Figuratively, persons or bodies regarded as bearers or instruments.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

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harness

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Sense 1: Armour, equipment, or fitted gear worn for service or battle. Sense 2: To arm or equip for battle.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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spices

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Aromatic substances used for fragrance, anointing, burial, seasoning, or trade.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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