KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
People from every nation came to hear Solomon's wisdom, including kings from all over the world who had heard about how wise he was.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Solomon's wisdom was so extraordinary that it attracted visitors from every corner of the known world, including royalty.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Solomon's reign (around 970-930 BC) when Israel was at its peak of prosperity and influence. Solomon had asked God for wisdom to rule well, and God granted him unprecedented wisdom that became legendary throughout the ancient world. The ancient Near East valued wisdom highly, and rulers would travel great distances to learn from renowned wise men.
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