And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
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.
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
During the reign of King Solomon, who succeeded his father David as ruler of Israel around the 10th century BC, God had granted him extraordinary wisdom in response to his humble prayer, making him renowned throughout the ancient world. This wisdom attracted people from various nations and foreign leaders who traveled to Jerusalem to seek his advice and witness his judgments firsthand. As a result, Solomon's court became a symbol of Israel's golden age of peace and prosperity under God's blessing.
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