In 1 Kings 3:12, God grants Solomon extraordinary wisdom, the source of the surpassing wisdom noted here.

In 1 Kings 3:13, God also promises riches and honor, which Solomon now possesses in abundance.

1 Kings 4:29-34 describes Solomon's wisdom exceeding all and people from all nations coming to hear him, fulfilling that reputation.

2 Chronicles 9:22 repeats nearly verbatim that Solomon surpassed all kings in riches and wisdom.

2 Chronicles 9:23 adds that all kings sought his audience for wisdom, showing his surpassing fame.

Colossians 2:3 reveals all treasures of wisdom hidden in Christ — surpassing Solomon's renowned wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 1:16 records Solomon's own claim of surpassing wisdom — confirming the description in 1 Kings.

Ecclesiastes 2:9 echoes Solomon's greatness and wisdom — reinforcing his unmatched status.

Psalm 89:27 declares God will make David's offspring 'the highest of the kings of the earth,' a promise embodied in Solomon.