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1 Kings 10:24 · KJV

"And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart."

King James Version

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Passage Context

22For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
23So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.
24And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
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.
26And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does wisdom influence your decision-making?

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What does it mean for you to seek knowledge?

3

When have you relied on wisdom in a challenging situation?

Life Application

wisdom

Pursue knowledge through reading and learning to make informed decisions.

leadership

Consider how you can lead others with wisdom in your community.

People in This Verse

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Solomon's wisdom represents the divine wisdom that Jesus embodies and teaches.

See also: Matthew 12:42

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