Bible Strands
1 Kings 10:24
The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the global response to King Solomon’s reign immediately after noting his surpassing of other rulers in wealth and wisdom.
The words — The Hebrew מְבַקְשִׁ֖ים (me.vak.shim) means "seeking," paired with פְּנֵ֣י (pe.nei), literally "face," describing a direct personal appeal to the king.
The thread — This motif of divine wisdom drawing universal attention appears in 1 Kings 3:28, where Israel recognizes God’s wisdom in Solomon’s judgments, and aligns with the directive in James 1:5 to ask God for wisdom.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to distinguish Solomon’s role as a conduit for God-given wisdom from any claim of independent authority, framing his reign as a catalyst for global inquiry.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Cross-references
- James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
- 1 Kings 3:12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.
- 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
- 1 Kings 3:9 Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
- Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
- Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
- Daniel 2:23 To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”
- Daniel 5:11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king,