2 Chronicles 9:23
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Cross-reference
In 2 Chronicles 9:6, the queen of Sheba testifies that Solomon's wisdom exceeds report, illustrating the universal seeking described here.
In 2 Chronicles 9:7, the queen pronounces Solomon's servants blessed to hear his wisdom, echoing the global desire for it here.
2 Chronicles 1:10-12 records God granting Solomon wisdom in answer to his prayer, the very wisdom that later draws all kings here.
1 Kings 4:34 records the same worldwide pilgrimage to hear Solomon's wisdom, confirming this account from another historical source.
1 Kings 4:34 records the same historical event of kings seeking Solomon's wisdom, offering a parallel account.
Ecclesiastes 2:9 repeats Solomon's claim of surpassing all before him in Jerusalem, reinforcing his greatness and wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 1:16 has Solomon himself claim he surpassed all before him in wisdom, directly mirroring the account of his fame in the main verse.
1 Kings 10:23 gives the parallel account of Solomon's surpassing wisdom and wealth, reinforcing the same historical report.
Isaiah 11:10 prophesies Gentiles seeking the Messiah, mirroring how kings sought Solomon’s wisdom—a type of Christ drawing all nations.
In 1 Kings 3:28, Israel recognizes God's wisdom in Solomon after his judgment, similarly drawing the nations' attention as seen here.
Isaiah 11:2 describes the Spirit of wisdom resting on the Messiah, paralleling how God put wisdom in Solomon’s heart, drawing all nations.
Proverbs 2:6 declares that the LORD gives wisdom—the same source of the wisdom in Solomon’s heart that attracted the kings here.
Ezekiel 16:14 describes Jerusalem's fame spreading among nations because of God-given beauty, a parallel to Solomon's fame for God-given wisdom.
Daniel 2:21 affirms God gives wisdom to the wise, the same divine origin of Solomon’s wisdom that drew all kings here.
1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as wisdom from God, contrasting with Solomon who merely received wisdom as a gift.
Daniel 1:17 shows God giving wisdom to Daniel, similar to how God put wisdom in Solomon’s heart, attracting kings.
Daniel 5:11 describes Daniel's wisdom recognized by a king's mother, echoing the theme of God-given wisdom sought by rulers.
Luke 21:15 promises divinely given wisdom to disciples, paralleling the gift of wisdom Solomon received from God.