So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me. Cross References 1 Chronicles 29:25 The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him. Ecclesiastes 1:16 I said to myself, "Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge." Ecclesiastes 5:11 When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes? Treasury of Scripture So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. Ecclesiastes 1:16 1 Kings 3:12 1 Kings 10:7,23 |