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2 Chronicles 9:5
She said to the king, "The news was true which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
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Christian Standard Bible®
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.
Hebrew Names Version
She said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.
She said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.
King James Version
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:
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:
English Standard Version
And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
And she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,
New Century Version
So she said to King Solomon, "What I heard in my own country about your achievements and wisdom is true.
So she said to King Solomon, "What I heard in my own country about your achievements and wisdom is true.
New English Translation
She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!
She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!
Amplified Bible
She said to the king, "The report which I heard in my own land regarding your [accomplishments and your] words and your wisdom was true,
She said to the king, "The report which I heard in my own land regarding your [accomplishments and your] words and your wisdom was true,
New American Standard Bible
Then she said to the king, "It was a true story that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
Then she said to the king, "It was a true story that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
World English Bible
She said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.
She said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And she saide to the King, It was a true worde which I heard in mine owne lande of thy sayings, and of thy wisedome:
And she saide to the King, It was a true worde which I heard in mine owne lande of thy sayings, and of thy wisedome:
Legacy Standard Bible
Then she said to the king, "The word is true which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
Then she said to the king, "The word is true which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
Berean Standard Bible
She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.
Contemporary English Version
She said: Solomon, in my own country I had heard about your wisdom and all you've done.
She said: Solomon, in my own country I had heard about your wisdom and all you've done.
Complete Jewish Bible
She said to the king, "What I heard in my own country about your deeds and your wisdom is true,
She said to the king, "What I heard in my own country about your deeds and your wisdom is true,
Darby Translation
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine affairs and of thy wisdom;
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine affairs and of thy wisdom;
Easy-to-Read Version
Then she said to King Solomon, "The stories I heard in my country about your great works and your wisdom are true.
Then she said to King Solomon, "The stories I heard in my country about your great works and your wisdom are true.
George Lamsa Translation
And she said to King Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom;
And she said to King Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom;
Good News Translation
She said to the king, "What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!
She said to the king, "What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!
Lexham English Bible
And she said to the king, "The word which I heard in my land concerning your words and your wisdom is true,
And she said to the king, "The word which I heard in my land concerning your words and your wisdom is true,
Literal Translation
And she said to the king, The word that I heard in my land concerning your matters and concerning your wisdom is true.
And she said to the king, The word that I heard in my land concerning your matters and concerning your wisdom is true.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And she sayde vnto the kynge: It is true that I haue herde in my londe of thy behaueoure and of thy wy?dome:
And she sayde vnto the kynge: It is true that I haue herde in my londe of thy behaueoure and of thy wy?dome:
American Standard Version
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.
Bible in Basic English
And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.
And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And she sayde to the king: The saying which I hearde in myne owne lande of thyne actes and of thy wisdome, is true.
And she sayde to the king: The saying which I hearde in myne owne lande of thyne actes and of thy wisdome, is true.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And she said to the king: 'It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.
And she said to the king: 'It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.
King James Version (1611)
And she said to the King, It was a true report which I heard in mine owne land, of thine actes, and of thy wisedome:
And she said to the King, It was a true report which I heard in mine owne land, of thine actes, and of thy wisedome:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my land concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom.
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in my land concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom.
English Revised Version
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And sche seide to the kyng, The word `is trewe, which Y herde in my lond, of thi vertues and wisdom;
And sche seide to the kyng, The word `is trewe, which Y herde in my lond, of thi vertues and wisdom;
Update Bible Version
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.
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
And she said to the king, [It was] a true report which I heard in my own land of thy acts, and of thy wisdom:
And she said to the king, [It was] a true report which I heard in my own land of thy acts, and of thy wisdom:
New King James Version
Then she said to the king: "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
Then she said to the king: "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
New Living Translation
She exclaimed to the king, "Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true!
She exclaimed to the king, "Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true!
New Revised Standard
So she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your accomplishments and of your wisdom,
So she said to the king, "The report was true that I heard in my own land of your accomplishments and of your wisdom,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And she said unto the king, True was the word, which I heard in my own land, - concerning thine affairs, and concerning thy wisdom.
And she said unto the king, True was the word, which I heard in my own land, - concerning thine affairs, and concerning thy wisdom.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she said to the king: The word is true which I heard in my country of thy virtues and wisdom.
And she said to the king: The word is true which I heard in my country of thy virtues and wisdom.
Revised Standard Version
And she said to the king, "The report was true which I heard in my own land of your affairs and of your wisdom,
And she said to the king, "The report was true which I heard in my own land of your affairs and of your wisdom,
Young's Literal Translation
And she saith unto the king, `True [is] the word that I heard in my land concerning thy matters and concerning thy wisdom,
And she saith unto the king, `True [is] the word that I heard in my land concerning thy matters and concerning thy wisdom,
THE MESSAGE
She said to the king, "It's all true! Your reputation for accomplishment and wisdom that reached all the way to my country is confirmed. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself; they didn't exaggerate! Such wisdom and elegance—far more than I could ever have imagined. Lucky the men and women who work for you, getting to be around you every day and hear your wise words firsthand! And blessed be your God who has taken such a liking to you, making you king. Clearly, God 's love for Israel is behind this, making you king to keep a just order and nurture a God-pleasing people."
She said to the king, "It's all true! Your reputation for accomplishment and wisdom that reached all the way to my country is confirmed. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself; they didn't exaggerate! Such wisdom and elegance—far more than I could ever have imagined. Lucky the men and women who work for you, getting to be around you every day and hear your wise words firsthand! And blessed be your God who has taken such a liking to you, making you king. Clearly, God 's love for Israel is behind this, making you king to keep a just order and nurture a God-pleasing people."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then she said to the king, "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
Then she said to the king, "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
Contextual Overview
1 The queen of Sheba heard how well Solomon was known in all the lands. So she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions. She came with many servants and camels carrying spices and much gold and stones of much worth. When she came to Solomon, she talked with him about all that was on her heart. 2 And Solomon answered all her questions. There was nothing hidden from him which he could not make clear to her. 3 Then the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon and the house he had built. 4 She saw the food at his table, and all his captains sitting there. She saw all those who were bringing in the food, and how they were dressed. She saw those who carried the cups, and their clothing. And she saw the burnt gifts that Solomon gave at the house of the Lord. After that, there was no more spirit in her. 5 She said to the king, "The news was true which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom. 6 But I did not believe the news until I came and saw it with my own eyes. See, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told to me. You are greater than what I had heard. 7 Happy are your men! Happy are your servants who stand in front of you all the time hearing your wisdom! 8 Praise be to the Lord your God Who was pleased with you! He set you on His throne as king for the Lord your God. Your God loved Israel and would have them last forever. So He made you king over them to do what is fair and right and good." 9 Then she gave the king gold weighing as much as 120 men, a very large amount of spices, and stones of much worth. There had never been spices like what the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 10 Huram's servants and Solomon's servants brought gold from Ophir. They also brought algum trees and stones of much worth.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
report: Heb. word, 1 Kings 10:6
acts: or, sayings
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:12 - I have given 2 Chronicles 9:6 - exceedest
Cross-References
Genesis 9:1
God made good come to Noah and his sons, and said to them, "Have many children, and cover the earth.
God made good come to Noah and his sons, and said to them, "Have many children, and cover the earth.
Genesis 9:9
"See, I make My agreement with you, and with your children after you,
"See, I make My agreement with you, and with your children after you,
Genesis 9:10
and with every living thing that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every animal of the earth, of all that came out of the large boat, every living thing on earth.
and with every living thing that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every animal of the earth, of all that came out of the large boat, every living thing on earth.
Genesis 9:28
Noah lived 350 years after the flood.
Noah lived 350 years after the flood.
Genesis 9:29
So Noah lived 950 years, and he died.
So Noah lived 950 years, and he died.
Exodus 20:13
"Do not kill other people.
"Do not kill other people.
Exodus 21:12
"Whoever hits a man so that he dies will be put to death.
"Whoever hits a man so that he dies will be put to death.
Leviticus 19:16
Do not go around saying things that hurt your people. Do not do things against the life of your neighbor. I am the Lord.
Do not go around saying things that hurt your people. Do not do things against the life of your neighbor. I am the Lord.
Psalms 9:12
For He Who punishes for the blood of another remembers them. He does not forget the cry of those who suffer.
For He Who punishes for the blood of another remembers them. He does not forget the cry of those who suffer.
Matthew 23:35
Because of this, you will be guilty of the blood of all those right with God on the earth. It will be from the blood of Abel who was right with God to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachias. He was the one you killed between the house of God and the altar.
Because of this, you will be guilty of the blood of all those right with God on the earth. It will be from the blood of Abel who was right with God to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachias. He was the one you killed between the house of God and the altar.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The narrative here is parallel with that in marginal reference, from which it varies but little, and to which it adds nothing.
2 Chronicles 9:11
Terraces - Rather, as in the margin, “stairs” (see the 1 Kings 10:12 note).
2 Chronicles 9:12
Beside that which she had brought unto the king - It is difficult to assign any sense to these words as they now stand in the Hebrew text. A slight alteration will give the meaning: “Beside that which the king had brought for her;” which is in conformity with 1 Kings 10:13.
The narrative here is parallel with that in marginal reference, from which it varies but little, and to which it adds nothing.
2 Chronicles 9:11
Terraces - Rather, as in the margin, “stairs” (see the 1 Kings 10:12 note).
2 Chronicles 9:12
Beside that which she had brought unto the king - It is difficult to assign any sense to these words as they now stand in the Hebrew text. A slight alteration will give the meaning: “Beside that which the king had brought for her;” which is in conformity with 1 Kings 10:13.
