Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, as well as the palace he had built, New Living Translation When the queen of Sheba realized how wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built, English Standard Version And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, Berean Standard Bible When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, King James Bible And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, New King James Version And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, New American Standard Bible When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built, NASB 1995 When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built, NASB 1977 And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built, Legacy Standard Bible Then the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built, Amplified Bible So when the queen of Sheba saw the [depth of] Solomon’s wisdom, and the house which he had built, Christian Standard Bible When the queen of Sheba observed Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built, Holman Christian Standard Bible When the queen of Sheba observed Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built, American Standard Version And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, English Revised Version And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, GOD'S WORD® Translation When the queen of Sheba saw Solomon's wisdom, the palace he built, Good News Translation The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built. International Standard Version When the queen of Sheba had seen Solomon's wisdom for herself, the palace that he had built, Majority Standard Bible When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, NET Bible When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon's extensive wisdom, the palace he had built, New Heart English Bible When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, Webster's Bible Translation And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, World English Bible When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the queen of Sheba sees the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he has built, Young's Literal Translation And the queen of Sheba seeth the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he hath built, Smith's Literal Translation And the queen of Sheba will see the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when she had seen these things, to wit, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built, Catholic Public Domain Version And after she saw these things, specifically, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built, New American Bible When the queen of Sheba witnessed Solomon’s great wisdom, the house he had built, New Revised Standard Version When the queen of Sheba had observed the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon and the house that he had built Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon and the house that he had built OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, Brenton Septuagint Translation And the queen of Saba saw the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Queen of Sheba…2And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. 3When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, 4the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.… Cross References 1 Kings 10:4-5 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, / the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. 1 Kings 4:34 So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom. 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 1 Kings 10:23-24 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 1 Kings 10:6-7 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. / But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard. 1 Kings 10:1 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. 1 Kings 10:8 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 1 Kings 10:9 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” 1 Kings 10:10 Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 1 Kings 10:13 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants. 1 Kings 10:14 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, 1 Kings 10:18-20 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 1 Kings 10:22 For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. Treasury of Scripture And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, seen the wisdom 1 Kings 10:3 And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king, which he told her not. Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. the house 2 Chronicles 3:1-4:22 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite… 1 Kings 6:1-7:51 And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD… Jump to Previous Built House Palace Queen Sheba Solomon WisdomJump to Next Built House Palace Queen Sheba Solomon Wisdom2 Chronicles 9 1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon13. Solomon's revenue in gold 15. His targets and shields 17. The throne of ivory 20. His vessels 23. His presents 25. His chariots and horse 26. His tributes 29. His reign and death When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon The visit of the queen of Sheba to Solomon is a significant event, highlighting the fame and reach of Solomon's wisdom. The queen of Sheba, likely from the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, represents the far-reaching influence of Solomon's reputation. Her journey signifies the international recognition of Solomon's God-given wisdom, which was not only intellectual but also practical, as seen in his governance and judicial decisions. This encounter fulfills the promise of God to Solomon in 1 Kings 3:12, where God grants him unparalleled wisdom. The queen's visit also prefigures the Gentiles' recognition of the wisdom of Christ, as Jesus refers to this event in Matthew 12:42, indicating that He is greater than Solomon. the palace he had built Persons / Places / Events 1. Queen of ShebaA monarch from a wealthy and distant land, often associated with the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. She visited Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions. 2. Solomon The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the temple in Jerusalem. 3. The Palace The royal residence built by Solomon, showcasing his wealth, architectural skill, and the prosperity of his reign. Teaching Points The Pursuit of WisdomSolomon's wisdom was a gift from God, reminding us to seek divine wisdom in our lives through prayer and study of the Scriptures. The Impact of Godly Leadership Solomon's reign, marked by peace and prosperity, illustrates the positive impact of wise and godly leadership. We should pray for and support leaders who seek God's guidance. The Testimony of a Godly Life The Queen of Sheba was drawn to Solomon because of his reputation. Our lives should similarly reflect God's wisdom and attract others to Him. The Importance of Stewardship Solomon's use of wealth and resources to build the palace and temple shows the importance of stewarding God's blessings for His glory. The Role of Curiosity in Faith The Queen of Sheba's journey to learn from Solomon encourages us to be curious and seek understanding in our faith journey. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When the queenמַֽלְכַּת־ (mal·kaṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4436: Queen -- a queen of Sheba שְׁבָ֔א (šə·ḇā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7614: Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah saw וַתֵּ֙רֶא֙ (wat·tê·re) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see the wisdom חָכְמַ֣ת (ḥā·ḵə·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2451: Wisdom of Solomon, שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne the palace וְהַבַּ֖יִת (wə·hab·ba·yiṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house he had built, בָּנָֽה׃ (bā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build Links 2 Chronicles 9:3 NIV2 Chronicles 9:3 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:3 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:3 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:3 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:3 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 9:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 9:3 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 9:3 French Bible 2 Chronicles 9:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:3 When the queen of Sheba had seen (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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