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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
1 Kings 10:6
And she said unto the king, True, was the word which I heard in mine own land, - concerning thine affairs, and concerning thy 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 that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy 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
Then she told the king, "The report which I heard in my own land about your words and wisdom is true!
Then she told the king, "The report which I heard in my own land about your words and wisdom is 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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And shee sayde vnto the King, It was a true worde that I heard in mine owne lande of thy sayings, and of thy wisedome.
And shee sayde vnto the King, It was a true worde that 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.
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 the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your sayings and of your wisdom.
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your sayings and of your wisdom.
Good News Translation
She said to King Solomon, "What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!
She said to King Solomon, "What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!
Lexham English Bible
Then she said to the king, "The report which I heard in my land was true concerning your accomplishments and your wisdom.
Then she said to the king, "The report which I heard in my land was true concerning your accomplishments and your wisdom.
Literal Translation
And she said to the king, The word that I heard in my land was true as to your matters and your wisdom.
And she said to the king, The word that I heard in my land was true as to your matters and your wisdom.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
but sayde vnto the kynge: It is true that I haue herde in my londe of thy behauoure and of thy wy?dome.
but sayde vnto the kynge: It is true that I haue herde in my londe of thy behauoure 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 vnto the king: It was a true word that I hearde in myne owne land of thy sayinges, & of thy wisdome.
And she sayde vnto the king: It was a true word that I hearde in myne owne land of thy sayinges, & of thy wisdome.
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 that I heard in mine owne land, of thy actes and of thy wisedome.
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine owne land, of thy actes and of thy wisedome.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And she said to king Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my land of thy words and thy wisdom.
And she said to king Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my land of thy words and 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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And sche seide to the kyng, The word is trewe, which Y herde in my lond, of thi wordis, and of thi wisdom;
And sche seide to the kyng, The word is trewe, which Y herde in my lond, of thi wordis, and of thi 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;
And she saith unto the king, `True hath been the word that I heard in my land, concerning thy matters and thy 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 that I heard in my own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of thy acts and of thy 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.
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 Life Bible
She said to the king, "The news was true that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
She said to the king, "The news was true that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.
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,
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she said to the king: The report is true, which I heard in my own country,
And she said to the king: The report is true, which I heard in my own country,
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,
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 God , your God, who took such a liking to you and made 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 God , your God, who took such a liking to you and made 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 And, when, the queen of Sheba, heard the report of Solomon, as pertaining to the Name of Yahweh, she came to prove him, with abstruse questions. 2 Yea she came to Jerusalem with a very heavily-laden train, of camels bearing spices, and gold in great abundance, and precious stones, - and, when she was come to Solomon, she spake unto him all that was near her heart; 3 and Solomon answered her all her questions, - there was nothing hidden from the king, which he told her not. 4 And, when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, - and the house which he had built; 5 and the food of his table, and the seated assembly of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers with their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he ascended unto the house of Yahweh, there was in her no more spirit. 6 And she said unto the king, True, was the word which I heard in mine own land, - concerning thine affairs, and concerning thy wisdom. 7 Howbeit I believed not the words, until that I had come and mine own eyes had seen, and lo! there had not been told me, the half, - thou dost exceed, in wisdom and prosperity, even the report which I heard! 8 How happy, are thy wives, how happy, are these thy servants, - who do stand before thee continually, who hear thy wisdom! 9 Yahweh thy God be blessed, who delighted in thee, to set thee upon the throne of Israel, - because Yahweh loveth Israel unto times age-abiding, therefore hath he appointed thee to be king, to execute justice and righteousness. 10 And she gave unto the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and spices in great abundance, and precious stones, - there came in no more, such spice for abundance, as that which the queen of Sheba gave unto King Solomon.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
report: Heb. word, 2 Chronicles 9:5, 2 Chronicles 9:6, *marg.
acts: or, sayings
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 4:6 - Surely 1 Kings 4:31 - his fame
Cross-References
Genesis 9:22
And Ham the father of Canaan saw his father's shame, - and told his two brethren outside.
And Ham the father of Canaan saw his father's shame, - and told his two brethren outside.
Genesis 10:8
And, Cush begat Nimrod. - he, became a hero in the earth;
And, Cush begat Nimrod. - he, became a hero in the earth;
Genesis 10:16
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite;
and the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite;
1 Chronicles 4:40
and they found pasture, fat and good, and, the land, was broad on both hands, and quiet, and secure, - for, of Ham, were the dwellers there aforetime.
and they found pasture, fat and good, and, the land, was broad on both hands, and quiet, and secure, - for, of Ham, were the dwellers there aforetime.
Psalms 78:51
So he smote, Every first-born in Egypt, The beginning of their strength, in the tents of Ham;
So he smote, Every first-born in Egypt, The beginning of their strength, in the tents of Ham;
Psalms 105:23
So Israel came into Egypt, And, Jacob, sojourned in the land of Ham;
So Israel came into Egypt, And, Jacob, sojourned in the land of Ham;
Psalms 105:27
He set among them his threatening signs, And his wonders, in the land of Ham;
He set among them his threatening signs, And his wonders, in the land of Ham;
Psalms 106:22
Wonders in the land of Ham, Terrible things by the Red Sea.
Wonders in the land of Ham, Terrible things by the Red Sea.
Isaiah 11:11
And it shall come to pass in that day, That My Lord will again a second time set his hand, to possess himself of the remnant of his people, - who shall be left - from Assyria and from Egypt and from Pathros and from Ethiopia and from Elam and from Shinar and from Hamath and from the Coastlands of the sea;
And it shall come to pass in that day, That My Lord will again a second time set his hand, to possess himself of the remnant of his people, - who shall be left - from Assyria and from Egypt and from Pathros and from Ethiopia and from Elam and from Shinar and from Hamath and from the Coastlands of the sea;
Jeremiah 46:9
Mount the horses, And drive the chariots madly on, So let the heroes, go forth, - Ethiopians and Libyans that grasp the buckler, And Lydians that grasp - that tread - the bow, But, that day, belongeth to My Lord Yahweh of hosts -
Mount the horses, And drive the chariots madly on, So let the heroes, go forth, - Ethiopians and Libyans that grasp the buckler, And Lydians that grasp - that tread - the bow, But, that day, belongeth to My Lord Yahweh of hosts -
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And she said to the king,.... When she was a little come to herself:
it was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom; which she was ready to call in question when she first heard it; at least she thought it was greatly exaggerated, but now she found it was strictly true.
