Ecclesiastes 2:9
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.”Ecclesiastes 2:9
What Does Ecclesiastes 2:9 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 2:9 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 2, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 2:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Chronicles 29:25“And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.”Ecclesiastes 1:16“I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”2 Chronicles 1:12“Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.”1 Kings 10:23“So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.”2 Chronicles 9:22“And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.”1 Kings 3:12“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”1 Kings 10:7“Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.”2 Chronicles 1:1“And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.”
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