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Arriving with a very great caravan—with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones—she came to Solomon and talked with him about all she had on her mind. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions. She arrived with a large group of attendants and a great caravan of camels loaded with spices, large quantities of gold, and precious jewels. When she met with Solomon, she talked with him about everything she had on her mind. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions, having a very great retinue and camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions, having a very great retinue, camels that bore spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with riddles. She had a very large entourage, with camels carrying balsam oil and a large amount of gold and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about everything that was on her heart. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions. She had a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and a large amount of gold and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was on her heart. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions. She had a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices, and a large amount of gold and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was on her heart. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the queen of Sheba heard the report about Solomon. So she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with riddles. She had a very glorious retinue, with camels carrying spices and a large amount of gold and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was in her heart. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with riddles. She was accompanied by a very large number of attendants, with camels bearing spices (balsam oil) and a large amount of gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she talked with him about all that was on her mind. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, so she came to test Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke with him about everything that was on her mind. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon&#8217s fame, so she came to test Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke with him about everything that was on her mind. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Queen of Sheba heard how famous Solomon was, so she went to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions. She took along several of her officials, and she loaded her camels with gifts of spices, jewels, and gold. When she arrived, she and Solomon talked about everything she could think of. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's reputation. So she came to Jerusalem to test him with riddles. She arrived with a large group of servants, with camels carrying spices, a large quantity of gold, and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she talked to him about everything she had on her mind. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> The queen of Sheba heard of King Solomon's fame, and she traveled to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions. She brought with her a large group of attendants, as well as camels loaded with spices, jewels, and a large amount of gold. When she and Solomon met, she asked him all the questions that she could think of. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's reputation, she traveled to Jerusalem and tested him with difficult questions. She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a> When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she had come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she had come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a> When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to test Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great caravan, including camels that bore spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. When she had come to Solomon, she talked with him about all that was in her heart. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the queen of Sheba has heard of the fame of Solomon, and comes to Jerusalem to try Solomon with acute sayings, with a very great company, and camels carrying spices and gold in abundance, and precious stone; and she comes to Solomon, and speaks with him all that has been with her heart, <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the queen of Sheba hath heard of the fame of Solomon, and cometh in to try Solomon with acute sayings, to Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels bearing spices and gold in abundance, and precious stone; and she cometh in unto Solomon, and speaketh with him all that hath been with her heart, <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the queen Sheba heard the hearing of Solomon, and she will come to try Solomon with enigmas in Jerusalem, with very weighty power, and camels lifting up spices, and gold, for multitude, and precious stone: and she will come to Solomon and speak with him all which was with her heart.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the queen of Saba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to try him with hard questions at Jerusalem, with great riches, and camels, which carried spices, and abundance of gold, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she proposed to him all that was in her heart. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Also, when the queen of Sheba had heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem, with great riches and with camels which were carrying aromatics, and very much gold, and precious gems, so that she might test him with enigmas. And when she had approached Solomon, she spoke to him all that was in her heart. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a> The queen of Sheba, having heard a report of Solomon’s fame, came to Jerusalem to test him with subtle questions, accompanied by a very numerous retinue and by camels bearing spices, a large amount of gold, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that she had on her mind. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions, having a very great retinue and camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she discussed with him all that was on her mind.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to test Solomon with enigmas. And she came to Jerusalem with a very great company, and camels bearing spices and gold in abundance and precious stones; and when she was come to King Solomon, she told him all that was in her heart. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Queen of Sheba heard the fame of Solomon, and she came to test Solomon with riddles, and she came to Jerusalem with an army that was very great, and camels that carried incense, and gold that was very abundant and precious gems, and she came to King Solomon and she revealed to him all that was in her heart.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bore spices and gold in abundance, and precious stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she spoke with him of all that was in her heart. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the queen of Saba heard of the name of Solomon, and she came to Jerusalem with a very large force, to prove Solomon with hard questions, and she had camels bearing spices in abundance, and gold, and precious stones: and she came to Solomon, and told him all that was in her mind. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-1.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2014" 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">The Queen of Sheba</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: ū·mal·kaṯ- (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">Now when the queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/7614.htm" title="7614: šə·ḇā (N-proper-ms) -- Of foreign origin; Sheba, the name of three early progenitors of tribes and of an Ethiopian district.">of Sheba</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mə·‘āh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">about</a> <a href="/hebrew/8088.htm" title="8088: šê·ma‘ (N-msc) -- A hearing, report. From shama'; something heard, i.e. A sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience.">the fame</a> <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.">of Solomon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō·w (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">she came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5254.htm" title="5254: lə·nas·sō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To test, try. A primitive root; to test; by implication, to attempt.">to test</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/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.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2420.htm" title="2420: ḇə·ḥî·ḏō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- A riddle, an enigmatic, perplexing saying or question. From chuwd; a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim.">with difficult questions.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">She arrived in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">with a very</a> <a href="/hebrew/3515.htm" title="3515: kā·ḇêḏ (Adj-ms) -- Heavy. From kabad; heavy; figuratively in a good sense or in a bad sense.">large</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: bə·ḥa·yil (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">caravan—</a> <a href="/hebrew/1581.htm" title="1581: ū·ḡə·mal·lîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A camel. Apparently from gamal; a camel.">with camels</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">bearing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1314.htm" title="1314: bə·śā·mîm (N-mp) -- Spice, balsam, the balsam tree. Or bosem; from the same as basam; fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant.">spices,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: wə·zā·hāḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">in abundance,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3368.htm" title="3368: yə·qā·rāh (Adj-fs) -- Precious, rare, splendid, weighty. From yaqar; valuable.">and precious</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: wə·’e·ḇen (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stones.</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō·w (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">So she came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <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.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: wat·tə·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">about all</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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">her mind.</a> 2And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.…<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="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a> 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. <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="/1_kings/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34</a> So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom. <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2-3</a> She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. <a href="/1_kings/10-6.htm">1 Kings 10:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">1 Kings 10:10</a> Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-13.htm">1 Kings 10:13</a> King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants. <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10-11</a> May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a> Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. <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/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1</a> Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26-28</a> King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a> And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.A.<a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1,2</a> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions… <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.<a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a> The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.Sheba<a href="/genesis/10-7.htm">Genesis 10:7,28</a> And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan… <a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Genesis 25:3</a> And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.fame<a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1,12</a> And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly… <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a> For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.questions<a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10,15</a> The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts… <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a> The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.spices<a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">2 Chronicles 9:9</a> And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave king Solomon.<a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a> And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.communed<a href="/1_samuel/1-15.htm">1 Samuel 1:15</a> And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.<a href="/psalms/142-2.htm">Psalm 142:2</a> I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a> O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? 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Her visit signifies the widespread renown of Solomon's wisdom and wealth, which had reached distant lands. This fame was not only due to his political and economic achievements but also his wisdom, which was a gift from God (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>). The fame of Solomon can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to make Solomon renowned (<a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a>).she came to test him with difficult questions The queen's intent to test Solomon with riddles or hard questions reflects a common practice in the ancient Near East, where rulers would engage in intellectual exchanges to demonstrate wisdom and discernment. This encounter highlights the biblical theme of wisdom, which is central to Solomon's reign. The testing also serves to validate Solomon's God-given wisdom, as he successfully answers her questions (<a href="/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3</a>).She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones The mention of a large caravan and the specific items she brought underscores the wealth and significance of the queen's visit. Spices, gold, and precious stones were luxury items, indicating the prosperity of Sheba and the importance of the diplomatic relationship she sought with Israel. The gifts also reflect the ancient custom of bringing tributes to a king, which can be seen in other biblical accounts (e.g., <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10-11</a>).And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind This phrase suggests a deep and comprehensive dialogue between the queen and Solomon, covering various topics. It indicates her genuine curiosity and desire to understand the source of Solomon's wisdom and the nature of his relationship with God. This interaction can be seen as a type of the Gentiles seeking the wisdom of Christ, as Solomon is often viewed as a type of Christ in his role as a wise and just king (<a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>).<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 and distant land, often associated with the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. She is known for her wisdom and curiosity, seeking to test Solomon's famed wisdom. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The King of Israel, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and the building of the Temple in Jerusalem. His fame had spread far and wide, attracting dignitaries like the Queen of Sheba. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's palace and the Temple were located. It was the center of religious and political life in Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/d/difficult_questions.htm">Difficult Questions</a> The Queen of Sheba came to test Solomon with challenging questions, which in Hebrew is (?îdôt), meaning riddles or enigmas, indicating her desire to probe the depths of Solomon's wisdom. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gifts.htm">Gifts</a> The Queen brought a large entourage with camels carrying spices, gold, and precious stones, signifying the wealth and respect she had for Solomon and his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a> The Queen of Sheba's journey underscores the value of seeking wisdom, even at great personal cost and effort. As believers, we are encouraged to pursue godly wisdom through prayer, study, and fellowship. <a href="/topical/t/the_testimony_of_a_godly_life.htm">The Testimony of a Godly Life</a> Solomon's reputation for wisdom and wealth was a testimony that drew others to him. Our lives should reflect Christ in such a way that others are drawn to seek the source of our hope and wisdom. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_honor.htm">Generosity and Honor</a> The Queen's gifts to Solomon demonstrate the importance of honoring those who impart wisdom and leadership. We are called to be generous and honor those who guide us spiritually. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_questions.htm">The Importance of Questions</a> The Queen's approach to Solomon with difficult questions highlights the value of asking questions in our spiritual journey. It is through questioning and seeking that we grow in understanding and faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_wealth_and_influence.htm">The Role of Wealth and Influence</a> Solomon's wealth and influence were tools for God's glory. We should view our resources as opportunities to serve God and others, rather than for personal gain.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a> <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> <a href="/q/who_was_the_queen_of_sheba.htm">Who was the Queen of Sheba?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_crystals.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on crystals?</a> <a href="/q/who's_the_bible's_queen_of_the_south.htm">Who is the Queen of the South in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>IX.(ii) SOLOMON'S WISDOM, WEALTH, AND GLORY. HIS DEATH.(a) THE VISIT OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA (<a href="/context/2_chronicles/9-1.htm" title="And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.">2Chronicles 9:1-12</a>).Comp. <a href="/context/1_kings/10-1.htm" title="And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.">1Kings 10:1-13</a>.The Hebrew text coincides with Kings, allowing for a few characteristic alterations, the chief of which will be noticed.(1) And when the queen of Sheba heard.--Now the queen of Sheba had heard. Kings, was hearing.The fame of Solomon.--Kings, adds a difficult phrase ("as to the name of Jehovah") which the chronicler omits.Hard questions.--Riddles, enigmas. LXX., ?????????? (<a href="/judges/14-12.htm" title="And Samson said to them, I will now put forth a riddle to you: if you can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:">Judges 14:12</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - The parallel shows very little variation on this narrative. In its first verse it adds the words (Authorized Version), "concerning the Name of the Lord" (i.e. "to the glory of God"), after the words, the fame of Solomon. Sheba. This was the name of a descendant of Cush, a Hamite (<a href="/genesis/10-7.htm">Genesis 10:7</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-9.htm">1 Chronicles 1:9</a>); also of a son of Joktan, a Shemite (<a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22</a>); also of a son of Jokshan, Abraham's son by Keturah (<a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Genesis 25:3</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">1 Chronicles 1:32</a>). It is quite uncertain who of these constituted, or preponderated in, the country of Sheba here referred to. This is probably Saba, the capital of Yemen, an important province of Arabia, west of the Red Sea, north of the Indian Ocean, and extending upward nearly to Idumaea. The city was reputed splendid, the country wealthy, and long as the most southerly inhabited part of the world. If it were, as is believed, first occupied by Cushites it was afterwards peopled also by Joktanites and Jokahanites, as above. In addition- to the two celebrated allusions to it, ever memorable, see as other references, <a href="/job/6-19.htm">Job 6:19</a>; <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10, 15</a>; <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/6-20.htm">Jeremiah 6:20</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/27-22.htm">Ezekiel 27:22, 23</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/38-18.htm">Ezekiel 38:18</a>; <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>; <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a> (see also Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 3:1232). The hard questions consisted in riddles (<a href="/judges/14-2.htm">Judges 14:2</a>) and enigmas and primitive casuistry, in which the Arabians found some considerable portion of their mental gymnastics These, no doubt, bore some mild cousinly relationship to the proverbs and songs of Solomon, and his treasures of botanical and natural history facts (<a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-32</a>). Spices; Hebrew, בְּשָׂמִים, here as also in the parallel. This word is used twenty-one times, and in a slightly varied form (as in the ninth verse of this same chapter) nine more times. It is almost always translated (Authorized Version) by this same word "spice" or "spices" (except <a href="/exodus/30-23.htm">Exodus 30:23</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">2 Chronicles 16:14</a>; <a href="/esther/2-12.htm">Esther 2:12</a>; <a href="/isaiah/3-24.htm">Isaiah 3:24</a>). There are other Hebrew words for "spices," such as נְכות (<a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">Genesis 37:25</a>; <a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11</a>), סַמִים (<a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7</a>), רֶקַח (<a href="/songs/8-2.htm">Song of Solomon 8:2</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/24-10.htm">Ezekiel 24:10</a>); but the "spice" or "spices" designated by our present word, and the exact name or nature of which cannot be certainly pronounced upon, was in great request for domestic, ecclesiastical, funeral (<a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">2 Chronicles 16:14</a>), and other purposes, and was a chief export from Arabia, Syria, and Persia. Gold in abundance. Of course, it is not necessary to suppose that the gold that came either now from Sheba, or even from Ophir, was obtained from the immediate region; as seen before, there may have been a special market or emporium for them there. Precious stones. These were used for sacred purposes, and for domestic and dress ornaments, and were graven upon in early times by the Hebrews The chief of those mentioned in the Old Testament are the carbuncle, sardius, topaz (<a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a>), diamond, emerald, sapphire (<a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11</a>); <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a>), agate, amethyst, ligure (<a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12</a>), beryl, jasper, onyx (<a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12</a>; <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Exodus 39:6, 13</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a>), ruby (<a href="/job/28-18.htm">Job 28:18</a>; <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Proverbs 3:15</a>), chrysolite, chrysoprasus (<a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a>). The precious stones which the queen brought are likely enough, however, to have comprised other varieties (including the pearl from the Persian Gulf), such as Pliny describes; and see in particular <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/27-16.htm">Ezekiel 27:16</a>; and the art. "Stones, Precious," in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 3:1382. All that was in her heart. The expression simply means all that she had so desired to get information upon, since she had heard of the fame of Solomon. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now when the queen וּמַֽלְכַּת־ (ū·mal·kaṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> Queen -- a queen of Sheba שְׁבָ֗א (šə·ḇā) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7614.htm">Strong's 7614: </a> Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah heard שָֽׁמְעָה֮ (šā·mə·‘āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently about the fame שֵׁ֣מַע (šê·ma‘) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8088.htm">Strong's 8088: </a> Something heard, a sound, rumor, announcement, audience of Solomon, שְׁלֹמֹה֒ (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne she came וַתָּב֣וֹא (wat·tā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to test לְנַסּוֹת֩ (lə·nas·sō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5254.htm">Strong's 5254: </a> To test, to attempt [him] שְׁלֹמֹ֨ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne with difficult questions. בְחִיד֜וֹת (ḇə·ḥî·ḏō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2420.htm">Strong's 2420: </a> A riddle, an enigmatic, perplexing saying or question [She arrived] in Jerusalem בִּירֽוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel with a very מְאֹ֡ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily large כָּבֵ֣ד (kā·ḇêḏ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3515.htm">Strong's 3515: </a> Heavy caravan, בְּחַ֣יִל (bə·ḥa·yil) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength with camels וּ֠גְמַלִּים (ū·ḡə·mal·lîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> A camel bearing נֹשְׂאִ֨ים (nō·śə·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take spices, בְּשָׂמִ֧ים (bə·śā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1314.htm">Strong's 1314: </a> Fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant gold וְזָהָ֛ב (wə·zā·hāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky in abundance, לָרֹ֖ב (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness and precious יְקָרָ֑ה (yə·qā·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3368.htm">Strong's 3368: </a> Precious, rare, splendid, weighty stones. וְאֶ֣בֶן (wə·’e·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone So she came וַתָּבוֹא֙ (wat·tā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne and spoke וַתְּדַבֵּ֣ר (wat·tə·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to him עִמּ֔וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’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 was הָיָ֖ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be on עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with her mind. לְבָבָֽהּ׃ (lə·ḇā·ḇāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:1 When the queen of Sheba heard (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 8:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 8:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:2" /></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>