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 records Solomon's prayer for a discerning heart — the source of the wisdom that drew the world.
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 shows God giving wisdom to Daniel, similar to Solomon—both receive divine wisdom for their roles.
Daniel 1:20 shows Daniel’s God-given wisdom surpassing all others—like Solomon’s, it attracted recognition from foreign powers.
Daniel 2:21 declares God gives wisdom to the wise—the same divine source behind Solomon's renowned wisdom.
In Daniel 2:23, Daniel thanks God for giving him wisdom, mirroring how God gave Solomon wisdom that attracted the world.
Daniel 5:11 describes Daniel's reputation for wisdom from God, paralleling Solomon's fame for God-given wisdom.
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 promises God gives wisdom generously—the same God who gave Solomon the wisdom that drew all nations.