2 Chronicles 9:5
New International Version
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true.

New Living Translation
She exclaimed to the king, “Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true!

English Standard Version
And she said to the king, “The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,

Berean Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

King James Bible
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:

New King James Version
Then she said to the king: “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

New American Standard Bible
Then she said to the king, “It was a true story that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

NASB 1995
Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

NASB 1977
Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then she said to the king, “The word is true which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

Amplified Bible
She said to the king, “The report which I heard in my own land regarding your [accomplishments and your] words and your wisdom was true,

Christian Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.

American Standard Version
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.

Contemporary English Version
She said: Solomon, in my own country I had heard about your wisdom and all you've done.

English Revised Version
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She told the king, "What I heard in my country about your words and your wisdom is true!

Good News Translation
She said to the king, "What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!

International Standard Version
"Everything I heard about your wisdom and what you have to say is true!" she gasped,

Majority Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

NET Bible
She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

New Heart English Bible
She said to the king, "It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.

Webster's Bible Translation
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of thy acts, and of thy wisdom:

World English Bible
She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she says to the king, “The word [is] true that I heard in my land concerning your matters and concerning your wisdom,

Young's Literal Translation
And she saith unto the king, 'True is the word that I heard in my land concerning thy matters and concerning thy wisdom,

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will say to the king, The word was truth which I heard in my land concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she add to the king: The word is true which I heard in my country of thy virtues and wisdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she said to the king: “The word is true, which I had heard in my own land, about your virtues and wisdom.

New American Bible
“The report I heard in my country about your deeds and your wisdom is true,” she told the king.

New Revised Standard Version
So she said to the king, “The report was true that I heard in my own land of your accomplishments and of your wisdom,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And she said to King Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she said to King Solomon: “The matter that I had heard in my city about your words and about your wisdom was true
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And she said to the king: 'It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my land concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Queen of Sheba
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. 5She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. 6But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.…

Cross References
1 Kings 10:6
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

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 10:1-2
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. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

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 10:7
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 10:9
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.

1 Kings 10:26
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.


Treasury of Scripture

And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom:

report [heb] word

1 Kings 10:6
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.

acts.

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2 Chronicles 9
1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
13. 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














She said to the king
This phrase introduces the Queen of Sheba, a figure of great intrigue and significance. Her visit to King Solomon is a testament to his widespread fame and the renown of his wisdom. The Hebrew root for "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) often implies a declaration or proclamation, indicating the importance of her words. The Queen's approach to Solomon signifies a moment of diplomatic and cultural exchange, highlighting the interconnectedness of ancient kingdoms and the respect Solomon commanded across borders.

The report I heard
The "report" refers to the widespread news of Solomon's wisdom and wealth. In the ancient world, oral tradition and reports were primary means of communication, and the Hebrew word for "report" (שֵׁמַע, shema) can also mean "fame" or "reputation." This underscores the impact of Solomon's reign beyond Israel, as his wisdom was not just a local phenomenon but a subject of international discourse.

in my own country
This phrase emphasizes the distance and effort the Queen of Sheba undertook to verify the reports about Solomon. Her country, likely located in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, was a significant center of trade and wealth. The mention of her homeland highlights the global reach of Solomon's reputation and the interconnected trade routes of the ancient Near East.

about your words and wisdom
Solomon's "words and wisdom" were legendary, and this phrase encapsulates the essence of his God-given gift. The Hebrew word for "wisdom" (חָכְמָה, chokmah) is deeply rooted in the idea of skillful living and practical insight, often associated with divine understanding. Solomon's wisdom was not merely intellectual but also spiritual, reflecting his relationship with God and his ability to govern justly.

is true
The Queen of Sheba's affirmation that the reports were "true" serves as a powerful testimony to Solomon's character and the fulfillment of God's promise to him. The Hebrew word for "true" (אֱמֶת, emet) conveys a sense of reliability and faithfulness, often used in the context of God's truth. Her acknowledgment reinforces the biblical theme that God's blessings and promises are trustworthy and evident in the lives of those who follow Him.

(5) Of thine acts.--Literally, words. LXX., ???? ??? ????? ???. We might render matters, affairs.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
She said
וַתֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the king,
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

“The report
הַדָּבָ֔ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

I heard
שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי (šā·ma‘·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

in my own country
בְּאַרְצִ֑י (bə·’ar·ṣî)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

about
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

your words
דְּבָרֶ֖יךָ (də·ḇā·re·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

[and]
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

wisdom
חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃ (ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

is true.
אֱמֶת֙ (’ĕ·meṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness


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