1 Kings 10:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 10:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 10:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 10:23 — KJV
“So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.”
— 1 Kings 10:23 (KJV)
1 Kings 10:23 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 10:23
“And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.”
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“And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:23: king, solomon, kings
“And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.”
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“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:23: king, solomon, riches
“Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 10:23: king, kings, riches
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