1 Kings 10:24

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

Cross-reference

1 Kings 3:9 Historical context

1 Kings 3:9 records Solomon's prayer for a discerning heart — the source of the wisdom that drew the world.

1 Kings 3:28 Historical context

In 1 Kings 3:28, Israel first recognizes Solomon's wisdom from God in a judicial context, foreshadowing the global fame described here.

1 Kings 4:29 records God giving Solomon extraordinary wisdom—the direct cause of the worldwide fame in this verse.

2 Chronicles 9:22 summarizes that Solomon excelled all kings in wisdom—a parallel account of his global renown.

Matthew 12:42 references the queen of Sheba seeking Solomon's wisdom, then declares Jesus greater—contrasting the two figures.

Proverbs 2:6 states God gives wisdom—the source of Solomon's wisdom that draws all nations to him.

Ecclesiastes 1:16 has Solomon reflecting on his own vast wisdom, which is the very wisdom that all earth sought in 1 Kings 10:24.

Ezekiel 16:14 describes Jerusalem’s fame among nations due to God-given beauty—parallel to Solomon’s fame for God-given wisdom.

Daniel 1:17 Parallel

Daniel 1:17 shows God giving wisdom to Daniel, similar to Solomon—both receive divine wisdom for their roles.

Daniel 1:20 Parallel

Daniel 1:20 shows Daniel’s God-given wisdom surpassing all others—like Solomon’s, it attracted recognition from foreign powers.

Daniel 2:21 Parallel

Daniel 2:21 declares God gives wisdom to the wise—the same divine source behind Solomon's renowned wisdom.

Daniel 2:23 Parallel

In Daniel 2:23, Daniel thanks God for giving him wisdom, mirroring how God gave Solomon wisdom that attracted the world.

Daniel 5:11 Parallel

Daniel 5:11 describes Daniel's reputation for wisdom from God, paralleling Solomon's fame for God-given wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13 Related theme

Proverbs 3:13 blesses those who find wisdom—the same wisdom that brought people from all nations to Solomon in 1 Kings.

James 1:5 Related theme

James 1:5 promises God gives wisdom generously—the same God who gave Solomon the wisdom that drew all nations.