1 Kings 4:29

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 4:20 uses the same 'sand on the seashore' image for the people's multitude, paralleling the measure of Solomon's wisdom here.

1 Kings 10:23 later notes Solomon excelled in wisdom, confirming the wide-ranging gift described here.

1 Kings 10:24 shows the result: all nations sought Solomon to hear the wisdom God gave him — a direct consequence of the gift.

In 1 Kings 3:12, God promises Solomon wisdom; this verse confirms that gift was given abundantly.

1 Kings 5:12 Historical context

1 Kings 5:12 reaffirms that the LORD gave Solomon wisdom as promised, directly confirming the gift described in this verse.

1 Kings 10:4 Historical context

1 Kings 10:4 shows the queen of Sheba witnessing Solomon's wisdom, a later fulfillment of the vast understanding granted in 4:29.

In 1 Kings 3:28, Israel recognizes Solomon's wisdom from his judgment; this verse states God gave that wisdom.

2 Chronicles 1:10-12 records the same event — Solomon asking for wisdom and God granting it, with added riches.

Proverbs 2:6 Related theme

Proverbs 2:6 states that the Lord gives wisdom — a general principle exemplified by God's gift to Solomon here.

Ecclesiastes 1:16 has Solomon himself claiming great wisdom — a first-person reflection on the same gift described here.

James 1:5 Parallel

James 1:5 promises God gives wisdom generously to those who ask — Solomon receiving wisdom is an OT example of this principle.

Jeremiah 33:22 echoes the exact phrase 'measureless as the sand on the seashore' for David's descendants, mirroring the description of Solomon's wisdom.

2 Chronicles 9:2 Historical context

2 Chronicles 9:2 records Solomon answering all the queen's questions, demonstrating the breadth of understanding given in 1 Kings 4:29.

Matthew 12:42 references Solomon's wisdom as a benchmark that Jesus surpasses, directly echoing this verse.

Daniel 2:21 Parallel

Daniel 2:21 affirms God gives wisdom to the wise, the source of Solomon's wisdom here.

James 1:17 Related theme

James 1:17 says every good gift comes from God — Solomon's wisdom is a specific good gift from above.

Daniel 1:17 Parallel

Daniel 1:17 shows God giving wisdom to Daniel, just as He gave to Solomon here.

Ecclesiastes 2:26 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 2:26 declares God gives wisdom to those who please Him — Solomon's experience illustrates this truth.

Job 32:8 Related theme

Job 32:8 teaches that the Almighty's spirit gives understanding, the same divine source of the wisdom described here for Solomon.