And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
Ver. 34. To hear the wisdom of Solomon.] Who, though a great prince, yet he disdained not to read lectures both of divinity and philosophy, that his hearers might be παναρετοι, "perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Some gather from Pro 9:2 that Solomon set up a school or academy in mount Zion. Howsoever, his palace there might well be said to be, as was George, prince of Anhalt's, Ecclesia, Academia, Curia, a church, an academy, and a court. This caused a great many to resort to him, and was a means to instruct many.