New International VersionShe said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true.
New Living TranslationShe exclaimed to the king, “Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true!
English Standard VersionAnd 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 BibleShe said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
King James BibleAnd she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
New King James VersionThen 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 BibleThen she said to the king, “It was a true story that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
NASB 1995Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
NASB 1977Then 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 BibleThen she said to the king, “The word is true which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
Amplified BibleThen she told the king, “The report which I heard in my own land about your words and wisdom is true!
Christian Standard BibleShe said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.
Holman Christian Standard BibleShe said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.
American Standard VersionAnd 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 VersionShe said: Solomon, in my own country I had heard about your wisdom and all you've done.
English Revised VersionAnd 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® TranslationShe told the king, "What I heard in my country about your words and your wisdom is true!
Good News TranslationShe said to King Solomon, "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,
NET BibleShe said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!
New Heart English BibleShe 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 TranslationAnd she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleShe said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
World English BibleShe 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 VersionAnd she says to the king, “The word that I heard in my land has been true concerning your matters and your wisdom;
Young's Literal Translation And she saith unto the king, 'True hath been the word that I heard in my land, concerning thy matters and thy wisdom;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd 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 BibleAnd she said to the king: The report is true, which I heard in my own country,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd she said to the king: “The word is true, which I have heard in my own land,
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 VersionSo 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 BibleAnd she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your sayings and of your wisdom.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd she said to the King:“Truly this was the word that I heard in my land about your words and about your wisdom. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 TranslationAnd she said to king Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my land of thy words and thy wisdom.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Queen of Sheba… 5the 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. 6She saidtothe king,“The reportI heardin my own countryaboutyour wordsandwisdomistrue.7But 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.…
Cross References 2 Chronicles 9:5She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
Matthew 12:42The 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.
2 Chronicles 9:1-4Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ...
Luke 11:31The 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.
1 Kings 4:29-34And 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 3:12-13behold, 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. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.
1 Kings 10:7But 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 10:23-24So 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 5:7When 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 9:1-9Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, / the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. / And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. ...
2 Chronicles 1:11-12God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”
Proverbs 3:13-18Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...
Ecclesiastes 1:16I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”
Isaiah 60:5-6Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
Jeremiah 33:9So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
Treasury of Scripture And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom. report [heb] word 2 Chronicles 9:5,6 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: … acts. Jump to Previous AccountAchievementsActsAffairsCountryHeardMattersReportTrue.WisdomWordWordsJump to Next AccountAchievementsActsAffairsCountryHeardMattersReportTrue.WisdomWordWords1 Kings 10 1.The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon14.Solomon's gold16.His targets18.The throne of ivory21.His vessels24.His presents26.his chariots and horse28.his tributeShe said to the kingThis phrase refers to the Queen of Sheba, a figure of significant wealth and power, who traveled to Jerusalem to meet King Solomon. Her visit underscores the widespread fame of Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom. The interaction between the Queen of Sheba and Solomon highlights the international recognition of Israel during Solomon's reign, fulfilling the promise of Israel being a light to the nations ( Isaiah 60:3). The report I heard in my own country
The Queen of Sheba's acknowledgment of the reports she heard emphasizes the far-reaching reputation of Solomon's wisdom and the grandeur of his kingdom. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon in1 Kings 3:12, where God grants him unparalleled wisdom. The mention of her own country, likely the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, indicates the extensive trade networks and communication of the ancient world. About your words and wisdom
Solomon's wisdom was a divine gift, as seen in1 Kings 3:5-14, where God grants him wisdom in response to his humble request. His wisdom was not only intellectual but also practical, as demonstrated in his judicial decisions, proverbs, and songs (1 Kings 4:29-34). This wisdom is a type of Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). Is true
The Queen of Sheba's confirmation of the reports she heard serves as a testament to the authenticity and divine source of Solomon's wisdom. Her acknowledgment can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to make Solomon's wisdom known throughout the earth. This also prefigures the recognition of Jesus Christ's wisdom and authority by those who encounter Him, as seen in the Gospels (Matthew 12:42). Persons / Places / Events 1. Queen of ShebaA monarch from the region of Sheba, likely located in modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. She visited King Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions. 2. King SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was known for his unparalleled wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 3. JerusalemThe capital city of Israel, where Solomon reigned and where the Queen of Sheba visited to witness Solomon's wisdom firsthand. 4. The ReportRefers to the news or rumors about Solomon's wisdom and wealth that reached the Queen of Sheba in her own country. 5. WisdomA key theme in Solomon's reign, often associated with his ability to govern and make just decisions, as well as his understanding of the natural world. Teaching Points The Pursuit of WisdomThe Queen of Sheba's journey underscores the value of seeking wisdom, even at great personal cost and effort. As believers, we are encouraged to pursue godly wisdom through prayer and study of the Scriptures. The Testimony of a Godly LifeSolomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom served as a testimony to the nations. Our lives should similarly reflect God's wisdom and blessings, drawing others to seek Him. The Fulfillment of God's PromisesSolomon's wisdom was a direct fulfillment of God's promise. This reminds us of God's faithfulness and the importance of trusting His promises in our own lives. The Impact of ReputationThe Queen of Sheba was drawn by the reports of Solomon's wisdom. Our reputations as Christians should reflect Christ's character, influencing others positively. The Importance of VerificationThe Queen of Sheba sought to verify the reports she heard. In our spiritual lives, we should be diligent in verifying teachings and doctrines against the truth of Scripture. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10
How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division?
Does the call to heed a father's instruction in Proverbs 4:1 ignore the possibility of flawed or harmful parental guidance?
(2 Chronicles 10:6-8) Why would Rehoboam ignore experienced elders' counsel, despite the text indicating he had access to wisdom?
Who is the Queen of the South in the Bible?(6-9) And she said.--These words (repeated almost word for word in 2Chronicles 9:5-8) are clearly from some contemporary document. They breathe at once the spirit of Oriental compliment, and a certain seriousness of tone, as of a mind stirred by unusual wonder and admiration. It is worth notice that they touch but lightly on external magnificence and prosperity, and go on to dwell emphatically on the wisdom of Solomon, as a wisdom enabling him to do judgment and justice, and as a gift from Jehovah, his God. The acknowledgment of Jehovah, of course, does not imply acceptance of the religion of Israel. It expresses the belief that He, as the tutelary God of Israel, is to be held in reverence, proportionate to the extraordinary glory which He has given to His nation. (See 1Kings 5:7.) Verse 6. - And she said to the king, It was a true report [Heb. Truth was the word] thatI heard in mine own land of thy acts [or words. Same word as above and in the next verse] and of thy wisdom.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew She saidוַתֹּ֙אמֶר֙(wat·tō·mer)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, saytoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothe king,הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A king“The reportהַדָּבָ֔ר(had·dā·ḇār)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causeI heardשָׁמַ֖עְתִּי(šā·ma‘·tî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligentlyin my own countryבְּאַרְצִ֑י(bə·’ar·ṣî)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landaboutעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstyour wordsדְּבָרֶ֖יךָ(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, againstwisdomחָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃(ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā)Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2451:Wisdomisהָיָ֣ה(hā·yāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, betrue.אֱמֶת֙(’ĕ·meṯ)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571:Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness
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OT History: 1 Kings 10:6 She said to the king It was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
