Ecclesiastes 2:9

So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

Cross-references

Ecclesiastes 1:16 makes the same claim of surpassing wisdom, reinforcing Solomon's self-assessment in this verse.

1 Kings 3:12 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Kings 3:12 is God's promise of unmatched wisdom, which Solomon here testifies was fulfilled in his greatness.

In 1 Kings 10:7, the Queen of Sheba confirms Solomon's surpassing wisdom and prosperity, corroborating his claim.

1 Kings 10:23 states Solomon excelled all kings in riches and wisdom, directly paralleling his own testimony.

1 Chronicles 29:25 credits God for making Solomon surpass all previous kings, adding divine causation to his self-description.

2 Chronicles 1:1 says God made Solomon exceedingly great, echoing the greatness he claims here.

2 Chronicles 9:22 records Solomon's excellence over all kings, matching his own assertion of surpassing others.

2 Chronicles 9:23 shows all kings seeking Solomon's wisdom, illustrating the greatness he claims here.

2 Chronicles 1:12 shows God granting Solomon the same surpassing wisdom and wealth, confirming this claim.