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Because of the LORD&#8217s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to maintain justice and righteousness.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_kings/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Praise the LORD your God, who delights in you and has placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king so you can rule with justice and righteousness.” <a href="/esv/1_kings/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! Because the LORD loved Israel forever, he has made you king, that you may execute justice and righteousness.” <a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” <a href="/kjv/1_kings/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who delighted in you, setting you on the throne of Israel! Because the LORD has loved Israel forever, therefore He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you to put you on the throne of Israel; because the LORD loves Israel forever, He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel; because the LORD loved Israel forever, therefore He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel; because the LORD loved Israel forever, therefore He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Blessed be Yahweh your God who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel; because Yahweh loved Israel forever, therefore He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel! Because the LORD loved Israel forever, He made you king to execute justice and righteousness.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD your God! He delighted in you and put you on the throne of Israel, because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel. He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> May Yahweh your God be praised! He delighted in you and put you on the throne of Israel, because of the LORD&#8217s eternal love for Israel. He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> Blessed be Jehovah thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because Jehovah loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do justice and righteousness. <a href="/cev/1_kings/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I praise the LORD your God. He is pleased with you and has made you king of Israel. The LORD has always loved Israel, so he has given them a king who will rule fairly and honestly. <a href="/erv/1_kings/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Thank the LORD your God, who is pleased with you. He has put you on the throne of Israel. Because of your God's eternal love for the people of Israel, he has made you king so that you would maintain justice and righteousness." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Praise the LORD your God! He has shown how pleased he is with you by making you king of Israel. Because his love for Israel is eternal, he has made you their king so that you can maintain law and justice." <a href="/isv/1_kings/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> And blessed be the LORD your God, who is delighted with you! He set you in place on the throne of Israel because the LORD loved Israel forever. That's why he made you to be king, so you could carry out justice and implement righteousness." <a href="/msb/1_kings/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD?s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.? <a href="/net/1_kings/10.htm">NET Bible</a> 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." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Blessed is the LORD your God, who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD's eternal love for Israel, therefore he made you king, to do justice and righteousness." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Blessed be the LORD thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore he made thee king, to do judgment and justice. <a href="/web/1_kings/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Blessed is Yahweh your God, who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel. Because Yahweh loved Israel forever, therefore he made you king, to do justice and righteousness.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Your God YHWH is blessed, who delighted in you, to put you on the throne of Israel; in YHWH’s loving Israel for all time He sets you for king, to do judgment and righteousness.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jehovah thy God is blessed who delighted in thee, to put thee on the throne of Israel; in Jehovah's loving Israel to the age He doth set thee for king, to do judgment and righteousness. <a href="/slt/1_kings/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jehovah thy God will be blessed, who delighted in thee to give thee upon the throne of Israel: in Jehovah's loving Israel forever, and he will set thee up for king to do judgment and justice.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Blessed be the Lord thy God, whom thou hast pleased, and who hath set thee upon the throne of Israel, because the Lord hath loved Israel for ever, and hath appointed thee king, to do judgment and justice. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Blessed is the Lord your God, whom you have greatly pleased, and who has placed you upon the throne of Israel. For the Lord loves Israel forever, and he has appointed you as king, so that you may accomplish judgment and justice.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD, your God, who has been pleased to place you on the throne of Israel. In his enduring love for Israel, the LORD has made you king to carry out judgment and justice.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and set you on the throne of Israel! Because the LORD loved Israel forever, he has made you king to execute justice and righteousness.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and has set you upon the throne of Israel; because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore he has made you king, to do judgment and justice. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> May LORD JEHOVAH your God be blessed who delighted in you and seated you on the throne of Israel! Because LORD JEHOVAH loved Israel for eternity, he made you King that you will perform judgment and righteousness!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Blessed be the LORD thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel; because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made He thee king, to do justice and righteousness.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Blessed be the Lord thy God, who has taken pleasure in thee, to set thee upon the throne of Israel, because the Lord loved Israel to establish him for ever; and he has made thee king over them, to execute judgment with justice, and in their causes. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/10-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=3981" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">The Queen of Sheba</a> …8How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 9<a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">has delighted</a> <a href="/hebrew/bə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">in you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lə·ṯit·tə·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">to set</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">you on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-msc) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">the throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">Because of the LORD’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">eternal</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: bə·’a·hă·ḇaṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">love</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">for Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·śî·mə·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">He has made you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·me·leḵ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to carry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and righteousness.”</a> 10Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was such an abundance of spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">2 Chronicles 9:8</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.” <a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17-19</a> May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. / Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7</a> When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12-13</a> behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. <a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">1 Kings 8:56</a> “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. <a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">2 Samuel 7:29</a> Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.” <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6-7</a> Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. / You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15-16</a> By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a> In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Blessed be the LORD your God, which delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he you king, to do judgment and justice.Blessed<a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7</a> And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.<a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17-19</a> His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed… delighteth<a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Psalm 18:19</a> He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.<a href="/psalms/22-8.htm">Psalm 22:8</a> He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.<a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.because the<a href="/deuteronomy/7-8.htm">Deuteronomy 7:8</a> But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.<a href="/1_chronicles/17-22.htm">1 Chronicles 17:22</a> For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God.<a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11</a> Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.to do<a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a> And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.<a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a> The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.<a href="/psalms/72-2.htm">Psalm 72:2</a> He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-8.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-32.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-3.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">ness</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">ness</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-9.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-32.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/14-4.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-14.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-17.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-39.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-1.htm">Jehovah's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-14.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-20.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">ness</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-14.htm">ness</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-20.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-19.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 10</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a> 14. <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Solomon's gold</a> 16. <a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">His targets</a> 18. <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">The throne of ivory</a> 21. <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">His vessels</a> 24. <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">His presents</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">his chariots and horse</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">his tribute</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It reflects the recognition of God's hand in the affairs of Israel, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. The blessing of the LORD is a common expression of praise and gratitude, seen in other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a> and <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10</a>.who has delighted in you The delight of God in Solomon signifies divine favor and approval. This echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">2 Samuel 12:24-25</a>, where Solomon is called "Jedidiah," meaning "beloved of the LORD." It underscores the special relationship between God and Solomon, highlighting the king's role in fulfilling God's purposes.to set you on the throne of Israel This phrase emphasizes the divine appointment of Solomon as king. The throne of Israel is not merely a political seat but a symbol of God's covenant with David, as promised in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>. Solomon's reign is seen as a continuation of this covenant, with the throne representing God's enduring promise to David's lineage.Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel God's eternal love for Israel is a central theme in the Bible, reflecting His covenantal faithfulness. This love is unconditional and everlasting, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/7-7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:7-8</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a>. It underscores the idea that Israel's election and preservation are rooted in God's steadfast love.He has made you king The making of Solomon as king is attributed to God's sovereign will. This divine appointment is a fulfillment of God's promise to David and is indicative of God's control over the leadership of His people. It also points to the idea that true authority comes from God, as seen in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>.to carry out justice and righteousness Justice and righteousness are foundational principles of God's kingdom, as seen in <a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>. Solomon's role as king is to embody these principles, reflecting God's character and ensuring the well-being of the nation. This mirrors the messianic expectation of a ruler who will reign with justice and righteousness, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> and fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/q/queen_of_sheba.htm">Queen of Sheba</a> A monarch from a wealthy kingdom, likely in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, who visits King Solomon to test his wisdom and witness his wealth and splendor. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. He is the king of Israel during this account. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God, over which Solomon reigns. It is a central location in biblical history and theology, representing God's covenant people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, who is acknowledged by the Queen of Sheba as the source of Solomon's wisdom and the one who has placed him on the throne. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's throne is located and where the Queen of Sheba visits to see Solomon's wisdom and wealth firsthand.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> Recognize that God is the ultimate authority who appoints leaders according to His purposes. Solomon's reign is a testament to God's sovereign choice and His love for Israel. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_justice_and_righteousness.htm">The Role of Justice and Righteousness</a> As believers, we are called to pursue justice and righteousness in our own lives, reflecting God's character and His expectations for leaders. <a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_blessings.htm">Acknowledging God's Blessings</a> Like the Queen of Sheba, we should acknowledge and praise God for His blessings and the wisdom He imparts to those who seek Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Impact of Godly Leadership</a> Godly leadership can have a profound impact on a nation and its people. We should pray for our leaders to seek God's wisdom and lead with integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_love_of_god.htm">The Eternal Love of God</a> God's love for His people is eternal and unchanging. This love is demonstrated through His provision and guidance, as seen in His establishment of Solomon as king.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10</a> <a href="/q/is_king_saul_considered_saved.htm">Is King Saul considered saved?</a> <a href="/q/did_ancient_israel_spread_teachings_abroad.htm">Psalm 96:3 instructs declaring God’s glory “among the nations”; is there any archaeological or historical record indicating ancient Israel actively spread these teachings beyond its borders? </a> <a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_queen's_divine_wisdom.htm">In Luke 11:31, is there credible historical evidence affirming that the Queen of the South recognized a divine wisdom comparable to, or foreshadowing, that of Jesus? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_queen_of_sheba.htm">Who was the Queen of Sheba?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Blessed be the Lord thy God [From this mention of the name of Jehovah, taken in connexion with <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>, it has been concluded that the queen became a convert to the faith of Israel. But this inference is unwarranted. Polytheism permitted, and, indeed, encouraged, a full recognition of the gods many of the different races and regions. See on 1 Kings 5:7, and cf. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">2 Chronicles 2:12</a> and <a href="/ezra/1-3.htm">Ezra 1:3</a>. Observe, too, it is "Jehovah, thy God." And it is very significant that all her gifts and treasures were for the king; none were offerings to the temple] which delighted in thee [cf. <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7</a>], to set thee on the throne of Israel; because the Lord loved Israel forever [a graceful and thoroughly Oriental compliment. This visit was as flattering to the pride of the chosen people as to their king], therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/10-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Blessed בָּר֔וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse be יְהִ֨י (yə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God, אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who אֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has delighted חָפֵ֣ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire in you בְּךָ֔ (bə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> to set לְתִתְּךָ֖ (lə·ṯit·tə·ḵā) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set you on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the throne כִּסֵּ֣א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Because of the LORD’s יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel eternal לְעֹלָ֔ם (lə·‘ō·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always love בְּאַהֲבַ֨ת (bə·’a·hă·ḇaṯ) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> Love (noun) for Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc He has made you וַיְשִֽׂימְךָ֣ (way·śî·mə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set king לְמֶ֔לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king to carry out לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make justice מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and righteousness.? וּצְדָקָֽה׃ (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 10:9 Blessed be Yahweh your God who delighted (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/10-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 10:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 10:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>