Children of the east country - This phrase should be translated as “of the East”—the Beni Kedem. They were a distinct tribe who occupied bot…

The wisdom of all the children of the east. —The phrase “children of the east” is apparently used (Judges 6:3; [Refere…

And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children
of the east

The Arabians, and Persians, fam…

Solomon's wisdom was more his glory than his wealth. He had what is here called largeness of heart, for the heart often represents the powers of th…