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nothing was too hard for the king to explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Solomon had answers for all her questions; nothing was too hard for the king to explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from the king that he could not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not <i>any</i> thing hid from the king, which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing so difficult for the king that he could not explain <i>it</i> to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was concealed from the king which he did not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from the king which he did not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from the king which he did not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Solomon declared to her <i>the answer</i> to all her matters; there was not a matter which was hidden from the king which he did not declare to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from the king which he did not explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain to her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not anything hid from the king which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He answered every question, no matter how difficult it was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions. No question was too difficult for the king to answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He answered them all; there was nothing too difficult for him to explain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon answered all of her questions. Nothing was hidden from Solomon that he did not explain to her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon told her all her questions: there was not anything hidden from the king which he did not tell her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king, which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions. There wasn’t anything hidden from the king which he didn’t tell her. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon declares to her all her matters—there has not been a thing hid from the king that he has not declared to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Solomon declareth to her all her matters -- there hath not been a thing hid from the king that he hath not declared to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon will announce to her all her words: there was not a word hid from the king which he announced not to her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon informed her of all the things she proposed to him: there was not any word the king was ignorant of, and which he could not answer her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Solomon taught her, in all the words that she had proposed to him. There was not any word which was able to be hidden from the king, or which he did not answer for her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />King Solomon explained everything she asked about, and there was nothing so obscure that the king could not explain it to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from the king that he could not explain to her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing hidden from the king which he did not tell her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all the matters, and nothing was hidden from the King that he did not tell her.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Solomon told her all her questions; there was not any thing hid from the king which he told her not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions: and there was not a question overlooked by the king which he did not answer her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/10-3.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/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=3922" 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/1_kings/10.htm">The Queen of Sheba</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">And Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·geḏ- (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·re·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">her questions;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/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/5956.htm" title="5956: ne‘·lām (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To conceal. A primitive root; to veil from sight, i.e. Conceal.">too difficult</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hig·gîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">to explain.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2</a></span><br />And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="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="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5-6</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12</a></span><br />did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:16</a></span><br />I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:9</a></span><br />So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">2 Chronicles 1:10-12</a></span><br />Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Isaiah 19:11</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king, which he told her not.</p><p class="hdg">told her</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">2 Chronicles 9:2</a></b></br> And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5,6</a></b></br> A wise <i>man</i> will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a></b></br> He that walketh with wise <i>men</i> shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.</p><p class="hdg">questions [heb] words </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a></b></br> Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">2 Samuel 14:17,20</a></b></br> Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so <i>is</i> my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">Answers</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-25.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/joshua/20-4.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-13.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-13.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/18-24.htm">Answers</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-24.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-16.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-4.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-4.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-3.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-6.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-4.htm">Solomon</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Solomon's gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">His targets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">his chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">his tribute</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a>) was a testament to his fame, as she traveled a great distance to test him with hard questions. This phrase highlights Solomon's ability to provide answers, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promise to grant him wisdom (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>). In a broader biblical context, this encounter prefigures the wisdom of Christ, who is described as greater than Solomon in <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>.<p><b>nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.</b><br>This phrase underscores the depth of Solomon's wisdom, which was divinely bestowed. The Hebrew word for "difficult" can also mean "hidden" or "obscure," indicating that Solomon could unravel complex mysteries. This ability to explain difficult matters is reminiscent of Daniel, who interpreted dreams and visions (<a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Daniel 2:47</a>). Solomon's wisdom is a type of Christ's divine insight, as Jesus often revealed the hidden truths of God's kingdom through parables and teachings (<a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34-35</a>). Solomon's role as a wise king foreshadows the ultimate wisdom and understanding found in Jesus, the King of Kings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is often seen as a high point in Israel's history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_of_sheba.htm">Queen of Sheba</a></b><br>A monarch from a wealthy kingdom, possibly located in modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. She visits Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions, bringing lavish gifts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's court is located. It is the center of political and spiritual life for the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_visit.htm">The Visit</a></b><br>The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon is a significant event that demonstrates Solomon's fame and the far-reaching influence of his wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_wisdom.htm">The Gift of Wisdom</a></b><br>Solomon's ability to answer the Queen of Sheba's questions highlights the divine gift of wisdom. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom from God, who gives generously to those who ask (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_understanding.htm">The Pursuit of Understanding</a></b><br>The Queen of Sheba's journey to seek Solomon's wisdom underscores the value of pursuing understanding and truth. Christians are called to be seekers of truth, diligently studying Scripture and seeking God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_and_testimony.htm">Influence and Testimony</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom and the resulting visit from the Queen of Sheba demonstrate the influence a godly life can have on others. Believers are reminded that their lives are a testimony to God's work and can draw others to seek Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_questions_in_faith.htm">The Role of Questions in Faith</a></b><br>The interaction between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba shows that asking questions is a vital part of growing in faith. Christians should not shy away from asking difficult questions and seeking answers through prayer, study, and fellowship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_solomon's_rule_split_israel.htm">How did Solomon's reign lead to Israel's division?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_riddles_are_found_in_the_bible.htm">What riddles are found in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_kings_5_13-16's_labor_force_plausible.htm">How plausible is the vast conscripted labor force of tens of thousands in 1 Kings 5:13-16, given population estimates of the time?</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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Solomon told her</span> [<span class="hebrew">הַגִּיד</span> is used of solving riddles in <a href="/judges/14-13.htm">Judges 14:13</a> (Bahr), and interpreting dreams <a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Genesis 41:24</a>; <a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12</a>] <span class="cmt_word">all</span> <span class="cmt_word">her questions</span> [Heb. words]; <span class="cmt_word">there was not anything hid from the king, which he told her not.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/10-3.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">And Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּגֶּד־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yag·geḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her questions;</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבָרֶ֑יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇā·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nothing</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">too difficult</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶעְלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(ne‘·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5956.htm">Strong's 5956: </a> </span><span class="str2">To veil from sight, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to explain.</span><br /><span class="heb">הִגִּ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(hig·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/10-3.htm">1 Kings 10:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/10-3.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 10:3 Solomon told her all her questions: there (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 10:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/10-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 10:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:4" /></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>