2 Chronicles 9:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Kgs 10:1-7
    7 verses
    94%

    1When 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.

    2She 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.

    3Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing too difficult for the king to explain to her.

    4When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

    5the 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.

    6She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own land about your achievements and your wisdom is true.

    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 surpass the report I heard.

  • 2 Chr 9:2-6
    5 verses
    87%

    2Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing too difficult for Solomon to explain to her.

    3When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon and the house he had built,

    4the food on his table, the seating of his servants, the organization of his officials, and their clothing, as well as his cupbearers and the ascent by which he went up to the house of the LORD, she was breathless.

    5She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom is true.

    6But I did not believe what they said until I came and saw it with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half of your great wisdom was told to me; you have far exceeded the report I heard.

  • 2 Chr 9:9-10
    2 verses
    85%

    9Then 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.

    10Moreover, the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, who had brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum wood and precious stones.

  • 85%

    12King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for, in addition to what she had brought to the king. Then she turned and went back to her own land with her servants.

    13The weight of the gold that came to Solomon annually was six hundred sixty-six talents,

    14not counting what the merchants and traders brought. All the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

  • 83%

    13King 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.

    14The weight of the gold that came to Solomon in one year was 666 talents of gold.

    15This did not include the income from the merchants, traders, and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land.

  • 83%

    10And 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.

    11Moreover, Hiram’s ships, which had brought gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir a great quantity of almug wood and precious stones.

  • 78%

    21The king's ships, operated with Huram’s servants, went to Tarshish once every three years. They brought back gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

    22King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.

    23All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

    24Each year, men brought their gifts to Solomon: articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

  • 75%

    22The king had a fleet of ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet. Once every three years, the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

    23King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the kings of the earth.

    24The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

    25Every year, they brought their gifts—articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

  • 75%

    27Hiram sent his servants, experienced sailors, who knew the sea, to work with Solomon's servants on the fleet.

    28They went to Ophir, took four hundred and twenty talents of gold from there, and brought it to King Solomon.

  • 28Horses were imported for Solomon from Egypt and from all other lands.

  • 71%

    10Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?

    11God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king—

    12Therefore 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."

    13Then Solomon returned from the high place at Gibeon, from before the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.

  • 1When Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and everything he desired to accomplish,

  • 31The 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.

  • 42The 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.

  • 11Come out, daughters of Zion, and look at King Solomon wearing the crown his mother placed on him on the day of his wedding, the day his heart rejoiced.

  • 7That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."

  • 16Then two women who were prostitutes came to the king and stood before him.

  • 2Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and hundreds, to the judges, and to all the leaders and heads of fathers’ households throughout Israel.

  • 16Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue—the king’s traders bought them from Kue at the market price.

  • 28Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue—the king’s merchants purchased them from Kue at the standard price.

  • 19So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, bowed down to her, and then sat on his throne. He also had a throne placed for the king’s mother, and she sat at his right hand.

  • 6A 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.

  • 22The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you, offering the finest spices, precious stones, and gold in exchange for your wares.