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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, as well as the palace he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba realized how wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So when the queen of Sheba saw the [depth of] Solomon’s wisdom, and the house which he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba observed Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba observed Solomon&#8217s wisdom, the palace he had built, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba saw Solomon's wisdom, the palace he built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba had seen Solomon's wisdom for herself, the palace that he had built, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon's extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, <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 the queen of Sheba sees the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he has built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the queen of Sheba seeth the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he hath built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the queen of Sheba will see the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built,<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 when she had seen these things, to wit, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And after she saw these things, specifically, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba witnessed Solomon’s great wisdom, the house he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba had observed the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,<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 when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon and the house that he had built<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon and the house that he had built<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 when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the queen of Saba saw the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-3.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=2044" 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">2</span>And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4436.htm" title="4436: mal·kaṯ- (N-fsc) -- Queen. Feminine of melek; a queen.">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/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wat·tê·re (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">the wisdom</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/1004.htm" title="1004: wə·hab·ba·yiṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the palace</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/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">he had built,</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.…<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/10-4.htm">1 Kings 10:4-5</a></span><br />When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, / the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.<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/4-34.htm">1 Kings 4:34</a></span><br />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.<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/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-24</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / 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/10-1.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/10-8.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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">1 Kings 10:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-13.htm">1 Kings 10:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14</a></span><br />The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a></span><br />Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a></span><br />All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a></span><br />For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,</p><p class="hdg">seen the wisdom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3</a></b></br> And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not <i>any</i> thing hid from the king, which he told her not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a></b></br> Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.</p><p class="hdg">the house</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-4:22</a></b></br> Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where <i>the LORD</i> appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1-7:51</a></b></br> And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which <i>is</i> the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Wisdom</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, likely from the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, represents the far-reaching influence of Solomon's reputation. Her journey signifies the international recognition of Solomon's God-given wisdom, which was not only intellectual but also practical, as seen in his governance and judicial decisions. This encounter fulfills the promise of God to Solomon in <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>, where God grants him unparalleled wisdom. The queen's visit also prefigures the Gentiles' recognition of the wisdom of Christ, as Jesus refers to this event in <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>, indicating that He is greater than Solomon.<p><b>the palace he had built</b><br>Solomon's palace, part of a larger complex that included the Temple, was a testament to his wealth, architectural skill, and the prosperity of Israel during his reign. The construction of the palace took thirteen years, as detailed in <a href="/1_kings/7.htm">1 Kings 7:1-12</a>, and it was known for its grandeur and opulence. The palace served as a symbol of the stability and peace that characterized Solomon's rule, fulfilling the promise of rest from enemies given to David in <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">2 Samuel 7:11</a>. The architectural achievements of Solomon's era reflect the cultural and economic zenith of Israel, and the palace itself can be seen as a type of the heavenly kingdom, with its splendor pointing to the eternal reign of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_of_sheba.htm">Queen of Sheba</a></b><br>A monarch from a wealthy and distant land, often associated with the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. She visited Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions.<br><br>2. <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>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_palace.htm">The Palace</a></b><br>The royal residence built by Solomon, showcasing his wealth, architectural skill, and the prosperity of his reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom was a gift from God, reminding us to seek divine wisdom in our lives through prayer and study of the Scriptures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Impact of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's reign, marked by peace and prosperity, illustrates the positive impact of wise and godly leadership. We should pray for and support leaders who seek God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_testimony_of_a_godly_life.htm">The Testimony of a Godly Life</a></b><br>The Queen of Sheba was drawn to Solomon because of his reputation. Our lives should similarly reflect God's wisdom and attract others to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_stewardship.htm">The Importance of Stewardship</a></b><br>Solomon's use of wealth and resources to build the palace and temple shows the importance of stewarding God's blessings for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_curiosity_in_faith.htm">The Role of Curiosity in Faith</a></b><br>The Queen of Sheba's journey to learn from Solomon encourages us to be curious and seek understanding in our faith journey.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_solomon's_hamath-zobah.htm">If 2 Chronicles 8:3 states Solomon conquered Hamath-Zobah, why is there little to no archaeological evidence supporting this campaign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_grandly_describe_solomon's_procession.htm">Why does the text (Song of Solomon 3:6-7) describe Solomon's procession with such grandeur, given the lack of archaeological evidence for this specific event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-3.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">When the queen</span><br /><span class="heb">מַֽלְכַּת־</span> <span class="translit">(mal·kaṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4436.htm">Strong's 4436: </a> </span><span class="str2">Queen -- a queen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Sheba</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7614.htm">Strong's 7614: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֙רֶא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·re)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵə·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Solomon,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה</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">the palace</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַבַּ֖יִת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hab·ba·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had built,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">2 Chronicles 9:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-3.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:3 When the queen of Sheba had seen (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:4" /></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>