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1 Kings 10:4
When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon's extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,
When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,
Hebrew Names Version
When the queen of Sheva had seen all the wisdom of Shlomo, and the house that he had built,
When the queen of Sheva had seen all the wisdom of Shlomo, and the house that he had built,
King James Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
English Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
New Century Version
The queen of Sheba learned that Solomon was very wise. She saw the palace he had built,
The queen of Sheba learned that Solomon was very wise. She saw the palace he had built,
Amplified Bible
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house (palace) which he had built,
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house (palace) which he had built,
New American Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then the Queene of Sheba sawe all Salomons wisedome, and the house that he had built,
Then the Queene of Sheba sawe all Salomons wisedome, and the house that he had built,
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Then the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Contemporary English Version
The Queen was amazed at Solomon's wisdom. She was breathless when she saw his palace, the food on his table, his officials, his servants in their uniforms, the people who served his food, and the sacrifices he offered at the Lord 's temple.
The Queen was amazed at Solomon's wisdom. She was breathless when she saw his palace, the food on his table, his officials, his servants in their uniforms, the people who served his food, and the sacrifices he offered at the Lord 's temple.
Complete Jewish Bible
After the queen of Sh'va had seen all Shlomo's wisdom, the palace he had built,
After the queen of Sh'va had seen all Shlomo's wisdom, the palace he had built,
Darby Translation
And when the queen of Sheba saw all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba saw all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
Easy-to-Read Version
The queen of Sheba saw that Solomon was very wise. She also saw the beautiful palace he had built.
The queen of Sheba saw that Solomon was very wise. She also saw the beautiful palace he had built.
George Lamsa Translation
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomons wisdom and the house that he had built
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomons wisdom and the house that he had built
Good News Translation
The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built.
The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built.
Lexham English Bible
When the queen of Sheba observed all the wisdom of Solomon and the house which he had built,
When the queen of Sheba observed all the wisdom of Solomon and the house which he had built,
Literal Translation
And the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,
And the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whan the Quene of riche Arabia sawe all the wy?dome of Salomon, and the house that he had buylded,
But whan the Quene of riche Arabia sawe all the wy?dome of Salomon, and the house that he had buylded,
American Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Bible in Basic English
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had made,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had made,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the queene of Saba considered al Solomons wysdome, & the house that he had buylded,
And the queene of Saba considered al Solomons wysdome, & the house that he had buylded,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
King James Version (1611)
And when the Queene of Sheba had seene all Solomons wisedome, and the house that he had built,
And when the Queene of Sheba had seene all Solomons wisedome, and the house that he had built,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built,
And the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built,
English Revised Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Berean Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe the queen of Saba siy al the wisdom of Salomon, and the hows which he hadde bildid,
Forsothe the queen of Saba siy al the wisdom of Salomon, and the hows which he hadde bildid,
Young's Literal Translation
And the queen of Sheba seeth all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,
And the queen of Sheba seeth all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,
Update Bible Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Webster's Bible Translation
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
World English Bible
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
New King James Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
New Living Translation
When the queen of Sheba realized how very wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built,
When the queen of Sheba realized how very wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built,
New Life Bible
The queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the house he had built,
The queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the house he had built,
New Revised Standard
When the queen of Sheba had observed all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
When the queen of Sheba had observed all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, - and the house which he had built;
And, when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, - and the house which he had built;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,
And when the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,
Revised Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the queen of Sheba perceived all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
When the queen of Sheba perceived all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Contextual Overview
1 When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. 2 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. 3 Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king. 4 When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon's extensive wisdom, the palace he had built, 5 the food in his banquet hall, his servants and attendants, their robes, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings which he presented in the Lord 's temple, she was amazed. 6 She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true! 7 I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn't hear even half the story! Your wisdom and wealth surpass what was reported to me. 8 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! 9 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the Lord 's eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions." 10 She gave the king 120 talents of gold, a very large quantity of spices, and precious gems. The quantity of spices the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon has never been matched.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Solomon's: 1 Kings 3:28, 1 Kings 4:29-31, 2 Chronicles 9:3, 2 Chronicles 9:4, Ecclesiastes 12:9, Matthew 12:42
the house: 1 Kings 6:1 - 1 Kings 7:51
Cross-References
Numbers 24:24
Ships will come from the coast of Kittim, and will afflict Asshur, and will afflict Eber, and he will also perish forever."
Ships will come from the coast of Kittim, and will afflict Asshur, and will afflict Eber, and he will also perish forever."
Isaiah 23:1
Here is a message about Tyre: Wail, you large ships, for the port is too devastated to enter! From the land of Cyprus this news is announced to them.
Here is a message about Tyre: Wail, you large ships, for the port is too devastated to enter! From the land of Cyprus this news is announced to them.
Isaiah 23:12
He said, "You will no longer celebrate, oppressed virgin daughter Sidon! Get up, travel to Cyprus, but you will find no relief there."
He said, "You will no longer celebrate, oppressed virgin daughter Sidon! Get up, travel to Cyprus, but you will find no relief there."
Ezekiel 27:12
"‘Tarshish was your trade partner because of your abundant wealth; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.
"‘Tarshish was your trade partner because of your abundant wealth; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.
Ezekiel 27:25
The ships of Tarshish were the transports for your merchandise. "‘So you were filled and weighed down in the heart of the seas.
The ships of Tarshish were the transports for your merchandise. "‘So you were filled and weighed down in the heart of the seas.
Daniel 11:30
The ships of Kittim will come against him, leaving him disheartened. He will turn back and direct his indignation against the holy covenant. He will return and honor those who forsake the holy covenant.
The ships of Kittim will come against him, leaving him disheartened. He will turn back and direct his indignation against the holy covenant. He will return and honor those who forsake the holy covenant.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom,.... Which she perceived by his answers to things relative to all sorts of science, natural, civil, and divine:
and the house that he had built; the singular for the plural, "house for houses"; the house of the Lord, his own house, that for Pharaoh's daughter, and the house of the forest of Lebanon; in all which there appeared not only surprising grandeur and magnificence, but exquisite art and skill; there was a great display of his wisdom in the form and contrivance of them. Josephus p says, what exceedingly surprised her, and raised her admiration, was the house of the forest of Lebanon.
p Antiqu. l. 8. c. 6. sect. 5.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 10:4. Had seen all Solomon's wisdom — By the answers which he gave to her subtle questions.
And the house that he had built — Most probably his own house.
