II Chronicles 9:2
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And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.
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The visit of the queen of Sheba. Cf. Kg1 10:1-13. - This event is narrated as a practical proof of Solomon's extraordinary wisdom. The narrative agrees so exactly in both texts, with the exception of some few quite unimportant differences, that we must regard them as literal extracts from an original document which they have used in common. For the commentary on this section, see on Kg1 10:1-13.
Open source ↗Solomon here continues to appear great both at home and abroad. We had this account of his grandeur, 1 Kings 10. Nothing is here added; but his defection towards his latter end, which we have there (ch. 11), is here omitted, and the close of this chapter brings him to the grave with an unstained reputation. Perhaps none of the chapters in the Chronicles agree so much with a chapter in the Kings as this does with 1 Kings 10 verse for verse, only that the first two verses there are put into one here, and Ch2 9:25 here is taken from Kg1 4:26, and the last three verses here from Kg1 11:41-43. Here is, I. The honour which the queen of Sheba did to Solomon, in the visit she made him to hear his wisdom (Ch2 9:1-12). II. Many instances given of the riches and splendour of Solomon's court (v. 13-28). III. The conclusion of his reign (Ch2 9:29-31).
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in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples.
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.