1 Kings 4:31

For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 3:12 Prophetic fulfillment

In 1 Kings 3:12, God promises Solomon unparalleled wisdom—fulfilled here as he surpasses all named sages.

1 Kings 5:7 Parallel

1 Kings 5:7 shows Hiram rejoicing at Solomon's wisdom, confirming its fame among foreign kings.

1 Kings 10:6 shows the queen of Sheba confirming Solomon's wisdom, fulfilling the widespread fame mentioned here.

2 Chronicles 9:23 records all kings seeking Solomon's wisdom, directly echoing his fame among all nations stated here.

In Matthew 12:42, Jesus references Solomon's wisdom as a contrast to his own greater wisdom—affirming the fame mentioned here.

Luke 11:31 Allusion

In Luke 11:31, Jesus recalls the Queen of Sheba coming to hear Solomon's wisdom, using it to contrast with His own greater wisdom.

2 Chronicles 9:1 narrates the queen of Sheba hearing Solomon's fame and coming to test him, directly responding to his renown here.

2 Chronicles 9:6 records the queen declaring Solomon's wisdom exceeded the reports, reinforcing his unmatched wisdom stated here.

2 Chronicles 9:22 affirms Solomon surpassed all kings in wisdom, matching the claim here that he was wiser than all men.

1 Chronicles 2:6 Historical context

1 Chronicles 2:6 lists the same five names as sons of Zerah, providing a genealogical link to Judah.

Psalm 88:1 Historical context

Psalm 88 is attributed to Heman the Ezrahite, one of the wise men here, revealing his role as a psalmist.

Psalm 89:1 Historical context

Psalm 89 is attributed to Ethan the Ezrahite, one of the wise men named here, linking him to a psalm of God's faithfulness.

Proverbs 1:1 Historical context

Proverbs 1:1 attributes the book to Solomon, the wise king whose fame is described here—linking his person to his writings.

Colossians 2:3 reveals that all treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ, contrasting Solomon's partial wisdom with divine fullness.