Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! New Living Translation How happy your people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom! English Standard Version Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! Berean Standard Bible How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! King James Bible Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom. New King James Version Happy are your men and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! New American Standard Bible How blessed are your men, how blessed are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom! NASB 1995 “How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. NASB 1977 “How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. Legacy Standard Bible How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. Amplified Bible Blessed and fortunate are your people, how blessed and fortunate are these servants of yours who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom! Christian Standard Bible How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom. Holman Christian Standard Bible How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom. American Standard Version Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom. Contemporary English Version Your people and officials are lucky to be here where they can listen to the wise things you say. English Revised Version Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom. GOD'S WORD® Translation How blessed your men must be! How blessed these servants of yours must be because they are always stationed in front of you and listen to your wisdom! Good News Translation How fortunate are those who serve you, who are always in your presence and are privileged to hear your wise sayings! International Standard Version How blessed are your staff! And how blessed are your employees, who serve you continually and get to listen to your wisdom! Majority Standard Bible How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! NET Bible Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! New Heart English Bible Happy are your wives, and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, and hear your wisdom. Webster's Bible Translation Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, who stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom. World English Bible Happy are your men, and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of your men, and the blessedness of your servants—these—who are standing before you continually, and hearing your wisdom. Young's Literal Translation 'O the happiness of thy men, and the happiness of thy servants -- these -- who are standing before thee continually, and hearing thy wisdom. Smith's Literal Translation Happy thy men, and happy thy servants, these standing before thee always, and hearing thy wisdom. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHappy are thy men, and happy are thy servants, who stand always before thee, and hear thy wisdom. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed are your men, and blessed are your servants, who stand before you at all times and listen to your wisdom. New American Bible Happy your servants, happy these ministers of yours, who stand before you always and listen to your wisdom. New Revised Standard Version Happy are your people! Happy are these your servants, who continually attend you and hear your wisdom! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHappy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed are your Servants, these who stand before you constantly and listen to your wisdom OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed are thy men, blessed are these thy servants, who stand before thee continually, and hear thy wisdom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Queen of Sheba…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. 7How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 8Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.”… Cross References 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! 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 4:20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. 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 10:1-9 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. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... Luke 11:31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Proverbs 8:34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. 1 Kings 3:12 behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. 1 Kings 5:7 When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” 1 Kings 10:24 The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 1 Kings 4:29-31 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. 1 Kings 8:66 On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. 1 Kings 10:23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 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 10:5 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. Treasury of Scripture Happy are your men, and happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and hear your wisdom. Deuteronomy 33:9 Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant. 1 Kings 10:8 Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. Psalm 27:4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. Jump to Previous Blessed Continually Happiness Happy Hear Hearing Officials Servants Stand Standing Wisdom Wives WordsJump to Next Blessed Continually Happiness Happy Hear Hearing Officials Servants Stand Standing Wisdom Wives Words2 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 How blessed are your men! This phrase reflects the admiration and acknowledgment of the Queen of Sheba regarding the prosperity and happiness of Solomon's court. The term "blessed" indicates a state of divine favor and well-being. In the biblical context, being "blessed" often implies not only material prosperity but also spiritual contentment and alignment with God's will. The men referred to here are likely Solomon's officials and attendants, who benefit from his wise and prosperous reign. This echoes the blessings promised to Israel in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 for obedience to God's commandments. How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe King of Israel known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is often seen as a high point in Israel's history. 2. Queen of Sheba A monarch who visited Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions. Her visit highlights Solomon's fame and the international recognition of his wisdom. 3. Servants of Solomon The individuals who served in Solomon's court, benefiting from his wisdom and leadership. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's court was located and where the Queen of Sheba visited. 5. Event of the Queen's Visit The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon is a significant event that demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to give Solomon wisdom and wealth. Teaching Points The Blessing of WisdomTrue wisdom is a blessing from God. Solomon's wisdom was a gift from God, and those around him were blessed by it. We should seek wisdom from God in our own lives. The Influence of Godly Leadership Solomon's leadership and wisdom had a profound impact on those around him. As Christians, we should strive to lead with godly wisdom, influencing others positively. The Importance of Being in the Right Environment The servants of Solomon were blessed because they were in an environment where wisdom was valued and shared. We should seek to surround ourselves with godly influences and environments that encourage spiritual growth. The Role of Servanthood The servants of Solomon were blessed through their service. Serving others in a godly manner can lead to blessings and personal growth.(7) And happy . . . and hear.--The conjunctions weaken the rhetorical effect of the verse, and are not read in Kings. Hebrew How blessedאַשְׁרֵ֣י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are your men! אֲנָשֶׁ֔יךָ (’ă·nā·še·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person How blessed וְאַשְׁרֵ֖י (wə·’aš·rê) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are these אֵ֑לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those servants of yours עֲבָדֶ֣יךָ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant who stand הָעֹמְדִ֤ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations continually תָּמִ֔יד (tā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice before you לְפָנֶ֙יךָ֙ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face and hear וְשֹׁמְעִ֖ים (wə·šō·mə·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently your wisdom. חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃ (ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom Links 2 Chronicles 9:7 NIV2 Chronicles 9:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 9:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 9:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 9:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 9:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:7 Happy are your men and happy (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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