KJV ORIGINAL
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
King Solomon surpassed all the other kings in the world in both wealth and wisdom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that Solomon became the richest and wisest king on earth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after the famous visit of the Queen of Sheba, who came to test Solomon's wisdom and was amazed by his knowledge and prosperity. Solomon's reign (around 970-930 BC) represented the golden age of Israel, when the kingdom was at its peak of power, influence, and material blessing. God had granted Solomon's request for wisdom to govern well, and along with it came unprecedented wealth and international recognition.
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