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There was nothing hidden from Solomon that he could not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing so difficult for Solomon that he could not explain it to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from Solomon which he did not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from Solomon which he did not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from Solomon which he did not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Solomon declared to her <i>the answer</i> to all her matters; and not a matter was hidden from Solomon which he did not declare to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from him which he did not make clear to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for Solomon to explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for Solomon to explain to her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions; and there was not anything hid from Solomon which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He answered every question, no matter how difficult it was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was not any thing hid from Solomon which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions. No question was too difficult for Solomon to answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He answered them all; there was nothing too difficult for him to explain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon answered all of her questions. Because nothing was hidden from Solomon, he hid nothing from her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon told her all her questions; and there was not anything hidden from Solomon which he did not tell her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions. There wasn’t anything hidden from Solomon which he didn’t tell her. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon declares all her matters to her, and there has not been hid a thing from Solomon that he has not declared to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Solomon declareth to her all her matters, and there hath not been hid a thing from Solomon that he hath not declared to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon will announce to her all her words, and not a word was hidden from Solomon which he announced not to her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon explained to her all that she proposed: and there was not any thing that he did not make clear unto her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Solomon explained for her all that she had proposed. And there was nothing that he did not make clear to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Solomon explained to her everything she asked about, and there was nothing so obscure that Solomon could not explain it to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from Solomon that he could not explain to her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And King Solomon told her every secret that was in her heart; and there was nothing hidden from the king which he could not tell her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And King Solomon revealed everything to her, and he declared her heart and the King covered nothing that he did not reveal to her.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions; and there was not any thing hid from Solomon which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her words; and there passed not a word from Solomon which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2037" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">The Queen of Sheba</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">And Solomon</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/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·geḏ- (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·re·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">her questions;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5956.htm" title="5956: ne‘·lam (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To conceal. A primitive root; to veil from sight, i.e. Conceal.">was too difficult</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: miš·šə·lō·mōh (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">for him</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">to explain.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5-6</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30</a></span><br />Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24</a></span><br />The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-6.htm">1 Kings 10:6-7</a></span><br />She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. / 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 have far exceeded the report I heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></span><br />When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a></span><br />And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8</a></span><br />How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.</p><p class="hdg">all</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a></b></br> He that walketh with wise <i>men</i> shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-4.htm">Proverbs 18:4</a></b></br> The words of a man's mouth <i>are as</i> deep waters, <i>and</i> the wellspring of wisdom <i>as</i> a flowing brook.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Mark 4:11,34</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all <i>these</i> things are done in parables: … </p><p class="hdg">there</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a></b></br> Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29</a></b></br> And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that <i>is</i> on the sea shore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></b></br> In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/18-24.htm">Answers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-13.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-10.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-3.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-3.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-3.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/20-3.htm">Answers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-5.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-18.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/job/15-17.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/ezra/4-18.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-9.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-24.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-9.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</a></span><br></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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The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon, as recorded in <a href="/2_chronicles/9.htm">2 Chronicles 9</a>, highlights the international recognition of his wisdom. Her journey from Sheba, likely modern-day Yemen, underscores the far-reaching fame of Solomon's intellect and the desire of foreign dignitaries to seek his counsel. This phrase emphasizes Solomon's ability to address complex inquiries, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promise to grant him wisdom (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>).<p><b>nothing was too difficult for him to explain.</b><br>This statement underscores the divine gift of wisdom bestowed upon Solomon, as mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12-13</a>, where God grants him a wise and discerning heart. The phrase suggests that Solomon's wisdom was comprehensive, covering various subjects, including governance, nature, and theology. His ability to explain difficult matters can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described in <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a> as having "all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Solomon's wisdom serves as a foreshadowing of the perfect wisdom found in Jesus, who provides understanding and insight into the mysteries of God. Solomon's role as a wise king also prefigures the ultimate kingship of Christ, who will reign with perfect justice and wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_of_sheba.htm">Queen of Sheba</a></b><br>A monarch from a wealthy kingdom, possibly located in present-day Yemen or Ethiopia, who visited Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's palace and the Temple were located, serving as the center of religious and political life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_visit.htm">The Visit</a></b><br>The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon was a significant event, showcasing Solomon's wisdom and the international recognition of his reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_true_wisdom.htm">The Source of True Wisdom</a></b><br>Solomon's ability to answer the Queen of Sheba's questions demonstrates that true wisdom comes from God. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom through prayer and study of the Scriptures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_understanding.htm">The Importance of Seeking Understanding</a></b><br>The Queen of Sheba's journey to test Solomon's wisdom illustrates the value of seeking understanding and truth. Christians should be diligent in their pursuit of knowledge and discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_glory_revealed_through_his_people.htm">God's Glory Revealed Through His People</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom were a testament to God's blessing. Our lives should similarly reflect God's glory, drawing others to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_questions_in_faith.htm">The Role of Questions in Faith</a></b><br>The interaction between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba shows that asking questions is a vital part of growing in faith. Believers should not shy away from seeking answers to their spiritual questions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_queen_of_sheba's_visit_historical.htm">Does the account of the Queen of Sheba's visit in 2 Chronicles 9:1-12 have any historical basis or extra-biblical support?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_in_other_records.htm">If Solomon truly surpassed all other kings in riches and wisdom (2 Chronicles 9:22), why is this not clearly reflected in other ancient Near Eastern records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Nothing hid from Solomon; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> nothing obscure to him - no question knotty for Solomon.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּגֶּד־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yag·geḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her questions;</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבָרֶ֑יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇā·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nothing</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was too difficult</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶעְלַ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(ne‘·lam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5956.htm">Strong's 5956: </a> </span><span class="str2">To veil from sight, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for [him]</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְּׁלֹמֹ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to explain.</span><br /><span class="heb">הִגִּ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(hig·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:2 Solomon told her all her questions (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:3" /></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>