And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon,from all kings of the earth,.... Who sent their ambassadors to his court to know the truth of what was reported, and bring them some proofs and specimens, by which they might judge of the truth of the relations that had been told them; which perhaps might seem to them to be beyond all belief:which had heard of his wisdom; for the fame of it was spread everywhere by merchants and travellers, and such sort of persons, who had been at Jerusalem, and were masters of various anecdotes relating to Solomon; which they industriously spread in the several parts of the world they had dealings in.
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1 Kings 4:34
1 Kings 4:34
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1 Kings 4 — Overview1 Kings 4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAn instance of the wisdom God granted to Solomon we had in the close of
the foregoing chapter. In this we have an account of his wealth and
prosperity, the other branch of the promise there made him. We have…1 Kings 4 — Overview1 Kings 4 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge1 Kings 4:1, Solomon’s princes; 1 Kings 4:7, His twelve officers for provision; 1 Kings 4:20, The peace and largeness of his kingdom; 1 Kings 4:22, His daily provision; 1 Kings 4:26, His stables; 1 Kings 4:29, His…1 Kings 4 — Overview1 Kings 4 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAs in the preceding chapter we have a proof of the wisdom and understanding which the Lord gave to Solomon, as promised, so in this an account is given of the riches and honour he was possessed of; of him, as king over…1 Kings 4:29-341 Kings 4:29-34 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleSolomon's wisdom was more his glory than his wealth, and here we have a
general account of it.
I. The fountain of his wisdom: God gave it him, v. 29. He owns it
himself. Prov. ii. 6, The Lord giveth wisdom. He…1 Kings 4:341 Kings 4:34 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge1 Kings 10:1; 2 Chronicles 9:1, 2 Chronicles 9:23; Isaiah 2:2; Zechariah 8:23