1 Kings 4:29 net — God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the…

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"God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore."

— 1 Kings 4:29, NET Bible

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1 Kings 4 — Context

26

Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses.

27

The district governors acquired supplies for King Solomon and all who ate in his royal palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year; they made sure nothing was lacking.

28

Each one also brought to the assigned location his quota of barley and straw for the various horses.

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God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.

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Solomon was wiser than all the men of the east and all the sages of Egypt.

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He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.

32

He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs.

1 Kings 4:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 4:29 say?
1 Kings 4:29 in the NET Bible reads: “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.”
Where is 1 Kings 4:29 in the Bible?
1 Kings 4:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 29.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 4:29.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 4:29 in?
1 Kings 4:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 4:29?
1 Kings 4:29 reads (NET): “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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