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Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told me; you have far exceeded the report I heard. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> I didn’t believe what was said until I arrived here and saw it with my own eyes. In fact, I had not heard the half of your great wisdom! It is far beyond what I was told. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, half the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the report that I heard. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a> However I did not believe their words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You exceed the fame of which I heard. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I did not believe their stories until I came and my own eyes saw it all. And behold, not even half of the greatness of your wisdom was reported to me. You have surpassed the report that I heard. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Nevertheless I did not believe their reports until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You surpass the report that I heard. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Nevertheless I did not believe their reports until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You surpass the report that I heard. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Nevertheless I did not believe their words until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not declared to me. You exceed the report which I heard. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but I did not believe the reports until I came and saw it with my own eyes. Behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told to me; you have surpassed the report that I heard. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I didn’t believe their reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half of your great wisdom! You far exceed the report I heard. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I didn&#8217t believe their reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half of your great wisdom! You far exceed the report I heard. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it; and, behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: thou exceedest the fame that I heard. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But I didn't believe it until I saw it with my own eyes! And there's so much I didn't hear about. You are greater than I was told. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: thou exceedest the fame that I heard. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But I didn't believe the reports until I came and saw it with my own eyes. I wasn't even told about half of the extent of your wisdom. You've surpassed the stories I've heard. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> I did not believe what they told me until I came and saw for myself. I had not heard of even half your wisdom. You are even wiser than people say. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> "but I didn't believe it at first! But then I came here and I've seen it for myself! It's amazing! I wasn't told half of what's really great about your wisdom. You're far better in person than what the reports have said about you! <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a> I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn't hear even half the story! Your wisdom surpasses what was reported to me. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> However I did not believe their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and look, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me: you exceed the fame that I heard. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Yet, I believed not their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it: and behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told to me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a> However I didn’t believe their words until I came, and my eyes had seen it; and behold half of the greatness of your wisdom wasn’t told me. You exceed the fame that I heard! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I have given no credence to their words until I have come and my eyes see, and behold, there has not been declared to me the half of the abundance of your wisdom—you have added to the report that I heard. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I have given no credence to their words, till that I have come, and mine eyes see, and lo, there hath not been declared to me the half of the abundance of thy wisdom -- thou hast added unto the report that I heard. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I believed not their words till when I came, and mine eyes will see: and behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not announced to me: thou didst add upon the hearing which I heard.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I did not believe them that told it, until I came, and my eyes had seen, and I had proved that scarce one half of thy wisdom had been told me: thou hast exceeded the same with thy virtues. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I did not believe those who described it, until I had arrived and my eyes had seen, and I had proven that not even half of your wisdom had been described to me. You have exceeded your fame with your virtue. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a> “I did not believe the report until I came and saw with my own eyes that not even the half of your great wisdom had been told me. You have surpassed the report I heard. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes saw it. Not even half of the greatness of your wisdom had been told to me; you far surpass the report that I had heard.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Howbeit I did not believe their words until I came and my eyes had seen it; and, behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; for you exceed the report which I heard. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I was not believing until I came and I saw with my eyes, and behold, you did not show me the half of the greatness of your wisdom, and you have excelled beyond the report that I heard.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it; and, behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me; thou exceedest the fame that I heard. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Yet I believed not the reports until I came, and my eyes saw: and, behold, the half of the abundance of thy wisdom was not told me: thou hast exceeded the report which I heard. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-6.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=2070" 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> …5She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. 6<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.">But I did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: he·’ĕ·man·tî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- To confirm, support. ">believe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: lə·ḏiḇ·rê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the reports</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</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/935.htm" title="935: bā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">I came</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wat·tir·’e·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">with my own eyes.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Indeed,</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.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">half</a> <a href="/hebrew/4768.htm" title="4768: mar·bîṯ (N-fsc) -- Increase, great number, greatness. From rabah; a multitude; also offspring; specifically interest.">of the greatness</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">of your wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hug·gaḏ- (V-Hofal-Perf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">was told</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: yā·sap̄·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">You have far exceeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8052.htm" title="8052: haš·šə·mū·‘āh (Art:: N-fs) -- A report. Feminine passive participle of shamem; something heard, i.e. An announcement.">the report</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/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mā·‘ə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">I heard.</a> 7How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!…<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/10-7.htm">1 Kings 10:7</a> 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="/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/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a> behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-5</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. / 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/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-24</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a> Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” <a href="/1_kings/10-6.htm">1 Kings 10:6</a> She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. <a href="/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8</a> How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! <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="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a> The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21-22</a> 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. / 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> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>However, I believed not their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me: for you exceed the fame that I heard.I believed<a href="/john/20-25.htm">John 20:25-29</a> The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe… the one half<a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">1 Kings 10:7</a> Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.<a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19</a> Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!<a href="/zechariah/9-17.htm">Zechariah 9:17</a> For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.exceedest<a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">2 Chronicles 9:5</a> And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:<a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31,34</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… <a href="/songs/5-9.htm">Song of Solomon 5:9-16</a> What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm">Added</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-14.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-14.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Credence</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Exceed</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Exceedest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-20.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">Half</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-27.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-9.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Report</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Reports</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Surpass</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-27.htm">Added</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/job/29-24.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/job/4-18.htm">Credence</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-14.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-10.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/job/14-5.htm">Exceed</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Exceedest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Half</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-34.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-12.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">Report</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Reports</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-29.htm">Surpass</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-15.htm">Word</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a> 15. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a> 17. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a> 23. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a> 25. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a> 26. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a> 29. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But I did not believe the reports This phrase reflects the skepticism that often accompanies extraordinary claims. In the context of <a href="/2_chronicles/9.htm">2 Chronicles 9</a>, the Queen of Sheba had heard of Solomon's wisdom and wealth, which were renowned throughout the ancient world. This skepticism is a common human reaction, as seen in other biblical narratives, such as Thomas's doubt in <a href="/john/20-25.htm">John 20:25</a>. The reports about Solomon's wisdom and wealth had spread far and wide, likely through trade routes and diplomatic channels, emphasizing the far-reaching influence of Solomon's kingdom.until I came and saw with my own eyes. The Queen of Sheba's journey to Jerusalem to verify the reports about Solomon underscores the importance of personal experience in confirming truth. This mirrors the biblical principle of seeking firsthand understanding, as seen in <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a>, where the Bereans examined the Scriptures daily to verify Paul's teachings. The Queen's visit also highlights the significance of Jerusalem as a center of wisdom and divine blessing during Solomon's reign, fulfilling God's promise to David in <a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14</a>.Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. This acknowledgment by the Queen of Sheba emphasizes the unparalleled wisdom granted to Solomon by God, as described in <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>. Solomon's wisdom was not only intellectual but also practical, encompassing governance, justice, and understanding of nature. This wisdom is a type of Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>. The Queen's statement also reflects the biblical theme that God's blessings often exceed human expectations, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a>.You have far exceeded the report I heard. The Queen's conclusion highlights the theme of God's abundant provision and the fulfillment of His promises. Solomon's reign is a foreshadowing of the Messianic kingdom, where Christ's glory and wisdom will surpass all human understanding, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>. This phrase also serves as a reminder of the limitations of human testimony compared to the reality of God's work, encouraging believers to seek a deeper, personal relationship with God to fully appreciate His greatness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/q/queen_of_sheba.htm">Queen of Sheba</a> A monarch from a wealthy kingdom, traditionally believed to be in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. She visited King Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was known for his unparalleled wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, where Solomon reigned and where the Queen of Sheba visited to witness Solomon's wisdom and wealth firsthand. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_visit.htm">The Visit</a> The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon is a significant event that highlights the fame and wisdom of Solomon, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to bless him. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_report.htm">The Report</a> The initial reports the Queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's wisdom and wealth, which prompted her to visit and see for herself.<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 to seek Solomon's wisdom underscores the value of pursuing true wisdom, which begins with the fear of the Lord. <a href="/topical/s/seeing_is_believing.htm">Seeing is Believing</a> Her statement about not believing until she saw with her own eyes reminds us of the importance of personal experience and testimony in faith. <a href="/topical/e/exceeding_expectations.htm">Exceeding Expectations</a> Solomon's wisdom and wealth exceeded the Queen's expectations, illustrating how God's blessings can surpass human understanding and reports. <a href="/topical/t/testimony_and_witness.htm">Testimony and Witness</a> The Queen's acknowledgment of Solomon's wisdom serves as a testimony to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_work.htm">Recognition of God's Work</a> The Queen's visit and her subsequent praise of Solomon's God highlight the importance of recognizing and acknowledging God's work in our lives.<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/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_found_archaeologically.htm">How can we reconcile the extravagant wealth of Solomon described in 2 Chronicles 9 (especially verses 13-28) with the lack of corresponding archaeological evidence?</a> <a href="/q/why_'chidon'_in_chronicles,_'nachon'_in_samuel.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:9 vs. 2 Samuel 6:6) Why does Chronicles call the threshing floor 'Chidon,' while Samuel labels it 'Nachon,' and which is correct?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_rehoboam_ignore_elders'_advice.htm">(2 Chronicles 10:6-8) Why would Rehoboam ignore experienced elders' counsel, despite the text indicating he had access to wisdom?</a> <a href="/q/why_highlight_solomon's_grandeur_here.htm">2 Chronicles 1 - Why does this passage emphasize Solomon's grandeur when other records of his reign mention serious moral and political failures?</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>(6) The one half of the greatness of thy wisdom.--Kings has simply, "the half was not told me." The chronicler has made an explanatory addition. (See <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm" title="And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for till now the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul.">1Chronicles 12:29</a>, and <a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm" title="For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one">2Chronicles 30:18</a>, for the word marbith, "increase," "multitude," which occurs thrice in the Chronicles and twice elsewhere.)Thou exceedest the fame.--Literally, Thou kast added to the report. Kings, more fully, "Thou hast added wisdom and weal to the report." <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But I did not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no believe הֶאֱמַ֣נְתִּי (he·’ĕ·man·tî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> To confirm, support the reports לְדִבְרֵיהֶ֗ם (lə·ḏiḇ·rê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause until עַ֤ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while I came בָּ֙אתִי֙ (bā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go and saw וַתִּרְאֶ֣ינָה (wat·tir·’e·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see with my own eyes. עֵינַ֔י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain Indeed, וְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no half חֲצִ֖י (ḥă·ṣî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> The half, middle of the greatness מַרְבִּ֣ית (mar·bîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4768.htm">Strong's 4768: </a> Increase, great number, greatness of your wisdom חָכְמָתֶ֑ךָ (ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom was told הֻגַּד־ (hug·gaḏ-) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous to me. לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> You have far exceeded יָסַ֕פְתָּ (yā·sap̄·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> To add, augment the report הַשְּׁמוּעָ֖ה (haš·šə·mū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8052.htm">Strong's 8052: </a> Something heard, an announcement I heard. שָׁמָֽעְתִּי׃ (šā·mā·‘ə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">2 Chronicles 9:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:6 However I didn't believe their words until (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:7" /></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>