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2 Chronicles 9:23

2 Chronicles 9:23
And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

All the kings of the earth - Rather, “all the kings of the land:” all the monarchs, that is, whose dominions were included in So omon’s empire (see 1Ki 4:21).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 9:13-31

We have here Solomon in his throne, and Solomon in his grave; for the throne would not secure him from the grave. Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat - Death wrenches from the hand the sceptre as well as…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

all the kings of the earth In 1 Kings, all the earth.