Verse 1

When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame, she came to test Solomon with hard questions in Jerusalem. She arrived with a very large entourage, including camels carrying spices, a great quantity of gold, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke with him about everything that was on her mind.

Other Translations

  • GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomo, reiste hun til Jerusalem med et stort følge av kameler lastet med krydder, rikelige mengder gull og edelstener for å sette Salomo på prøve med gåtene.

  • Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomos ry, kom hun til Jerusalem for å sette ham på prøve med vanskelige spørsmål. Hun hadde med seg et stort følge, kameler som bar krydder, mye gull og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomo, talte hun med ham om alt som lå henne på hjertet.

  • Norsk King James

    Og da dronningen av Saba hørte om berømmelsen til Salomo, kom hun for å sette ham på prøve med vanskelige spørsmål i Jerusalem, med et stort følge og kameler som bar krydder, gull i store mengder, og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomo, samtalte hun med ham om alt som var i hjertet hennes.

  • Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

    Dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomos rykte og kom for å teste ham med gåter i Jerusalem. Hun hadde med seg en stor følge og kameler lastet med krydder, store mengder gull og dyrebare steiner. Da hun traff Salomo, talte hun med ham om alt som lå henne på hjertet.

  • Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

    Dronningen av Saba hadde hørt om Salomos ry, og hun kom til Jerusalem med en stor flokk for å prøve Salomo med vanskelige spørsmål. Hun ankom med kameler lastet med krydder, mye gull og dyrebare steiner. Da hun kom til Salomo, talte hun med ham om alt hun hadde på hjertet.

  • Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomos ry, kom hun til Jerusalem for å sette Salomo på prøve med vanskelige spørsmål. Hun kom med en svært stor følge, kameler som bar krydder, store mengder gull og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomo, snakket hun med ham om alt som lå henne på hjertet.

  • o3-mini KJV Norsk

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomons berømmelse, dro hun til Jerusalem for å stille ham vanskelige spørsmål, ledsaget av et svært stort følge, kameler lastet med krydder, en overflod av gull og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomon, samtalte hun med ham om alt som lå henne på hjertet.

  • En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomos ry, kom hun til Jerusalem for å sette Salomo på prøve med vanskelige spørsmål. Hun kom med en svært stor følge, kameler som bar krydder, store mengder gull og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomo, snakket hun med ham om alt som lå henne på hjertet.

  • Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

    Dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomos berømmelse og kom til Jerusalem for å teste ham med gåter. Hun ankom med et meget stort følge, med kameler lastet med krydder, mye gull og edle steiner. Da hun kom til Salomo, diskuterte hun med ham om alt hun hadde på hjertet.

  • GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte ryktet om Salomo, kom hun til Jerusalem for å teste ham med vanskelige spørsmål, med et svært stort følge. Hun hadde kameler som bar krydder, mye gull og dyrebare steiner. Da hun kom til Salomo, talte hun med ham om alt hun hadde på hjertet.

  • Original Norsk Bibel 1866

    Og Dronningen af Seba hørte Salomos Rygte og kom, for at friste Salomo med mørke Taler, til Jerusalem med en saare stor Hær og Kameler, som bare Urter og Guld i Mangfoldighed og dyrebare Stene; og hun kom til Salomo og talede med ham alt det, som var i hendes Hjerte.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

  • KJV 1769 norsk

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om ryktet til Salomo, kom hun til Jerusalem for å sette Salomo på prøve med vanskelige spørsmål. Hun kom med en svært stor følge, kameler som bar krydder, gull i overflod og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomo, snakket hun med ham om alt som lå på hjertet hennes.

  • KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

    When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame, she came to test Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem, with a very large entourage, camels carrying spices, a great quantity of gold, and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about everything in her heart.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Webster

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om ryktet om Salomo, kom hun for å sette Salomo på prøve med vanskelige spørsmål i Jerusalem, med et meget stort følge og kameler som bar krydder, og overflod av gull og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomo, snakket hun med ham om alt hun hadde på hjertet.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomos ry, kom hun til Jerusalem for å prøve ham med vanskelige spørsmål, med et stort følge, samt kameler som bar krydder, gull i mengder og edelstener. Hun kom til Salomo og talte med ham om alt hun hadde på hjertet,

  • Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om ryktet til Salomo, kom hun for å prøve Salomo med vanskelige spørsmål i Jerusalem, med et meget stort følge, og kameler som bar krydder, gull i overflod og kostbare steiner. Da hun kom til Salomo, talte hun med ham om alt som lå henne på hjertet.

  • Norsk oversettelse av BBE

    Da dronningen av Saba hørte om Salomos visdom, kom hun til Jerusalem for å sette den på prøve med vanskelige spørsmål. Hun kom med et stort følge, med kameler lastet med krydder, store mengder gull og edelstener. Da hun kom til Salomo, talte hun med ham om alt hun hadde på hjertet.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And whan the quene of rich Arabia herde the fame of Salomon, she came with a very greate tryne to Ierusalem (with Camels that bare spyces and golde, and precious stones) to proue Salomon with darke sentences. And whan she came vnto Salomon, she spake vnto him all that she had deuysed in hir mynde.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And when the Queene of Sheba heard of the fame of Salomon, she came to proue Salomon with hard questions at Ierusalem, with a very great traine, and camels that bare sweete odours and much golde, and precious stones: and when she came to Salomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when the queene of Saba hearde of the fame of Solomon, she came to proue him in hard questions at Hierusalem, with a verie great companie, with camels that bare spices, and plentie of golde, and precious stones: And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that she had in her heart.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the queen of Sheba hath heard of the fame of Solomon, and cometh in to try Solomon with acute sayings, to Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels bearing spices and gold in abundance, and precious stone; and she cometh in unto Solomon, and speaketh with him all that hath been with her heart,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Now the queen of Sheba, hearing great things of Solomon, came to Jerusalem to put his wisdom to the test with hard questions; and with her came a very great train, and camels weighted down with spices, and great stores of gold and jewels: and when she came to Solomon she had talk with him of everything in her mind.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Solomon Entertains a Queen When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 12:42 : 42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and look—something greater than Solomon is here.
  • Luke 11:31 : 31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon—and look, something greater than Solomon is here.
  • 1 Kgs 10:1-9 : 1 When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relationship with the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. 2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large entourage—with camels carrying spices, a great deal of gold, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that was on her mind. 3 Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing too difficult for the king to explain to her. 4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, 5 the food on his table, the seating of his officials, the attendance of his servants in their attire, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he made at the temple of the LORD, she was overwhelmed. 6 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own land about your achievements and your wisdom is true. 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 surpass the report I heard. 8 How happy your people must be! How blessed your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! 9 Praise be to the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD's eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to uphold justice and righteousness. 10 And she gave the king 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. Never again were so many spices brought as those which the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 11 Moreover, Hiram’s ships, which had brought gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir a great quantity of almug wood and precious stones. 12 The king used the almug wood to make supports for the temple of the LORD and for the royal palace, and to make harps and lyres for the musicians. Such fine almug wood has never been imported or seen since that day. 13 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, in addition to what he had already given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own land with her attendants.
  • Gen 10:7 : 7 The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
  • 2 Chr 9:9 : 9 Then she gave the king a hundred twenty talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.
  • Ps 49:4 : 4 My mouth will speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
  • Ps 72:10 : 10 The kings of Tarshish and distant shores will bring tribute; the kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.
  • Ps 72:15 : 15 May he live, and may gold from Sheba be given to him. May people pray for him continually and bless him all day long.
  • Ps 78:2 : 2 I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter mysteries from ancient times.
  • Ps 142:2 : 2 I cry out to the LORD with my voice; with my voice I plead for mercy to the LORD.
  • Prov 1:6 : 6 To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.
  • Isa 60:6 : 6 A multitude of camels will cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba will come. They will bring gold and frankincense and will proclaim the praises of the Lord.
  • Matt 2:11 : 11 Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
  • Matt 12:34 : 34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
  • Gen 10:28 : 28 and Obal, Abimael, and Sheba,
  • Gen 25:3 : 3 Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were the Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
  • 1 Sam 1:15 : 15 Hannah answered, 'No, my lord. I am a woman deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD.'
  • 2 Chr 1:1 : 1 Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
  • 2 Chr 1:12 : 12 Therefore wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you wealth, possessions, and honor, such as no king before you ever had and none after you will have."
  • Matt 13:11 : 11 Jesus replied, "The mysteries of the kingdom of heaven have been given to you to know, but not to them.
  • Matt 13:35 : 35 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.'