1 Kings 4:30 kjva — And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt."

— 1 Kings 4:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Kings 4 — Context

27

And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.

28

Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

29

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

30

And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

31

For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.

32

And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.

33

And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.

1 Kings 4:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 4:30 say?
1 Kings 4:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.”
Where is 1 Kings 4:30 in the Bible?
1 Kings 4:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 30.
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 4:30.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 4:30 in?
1 Kings 4:30 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 4:30?
1 Kings 4:30 reads (KJVA): “And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.” 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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