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Ecclesiastes 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.”
Ecclesiastes 2:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:9
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem—the Hebrew 'gadal' (גָּדַל, was great) and 'yasaf' (יָסַף, increased) emphasize progressive expansion of wealth, power, and influence. Surpassing all predecessors meant exceeding even King David's considerable achievements. First Kings 4:29-34 describes Solomon's incomparable wisdom, while 1 Kings 10:23 declares him the wealthiest and wisest of all earthly kings.Yet crucially, Solomon adds: also my wisdom remained with me (chokmati amadah li, חָכְמָתִי עָמְדָה־לִּי). Unlike those who lose rational faculties through in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 2:9
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“and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.”
“Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”
“So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.”
“And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.”
“until I came”
“and Yahweh his God was with him”
“I have done according to your word: behold”