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How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />How happy your people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Happy <i>are</i> thy men, happy <i>are</i> these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, <i>and</i> that hear thy wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Happy <i>are</i> your men and happy <i>are</i> these your servants, who stand continually before you <i>and</i> hear your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are your men, <i>and</i> blessed are these servants of yours who stand before you continually <i>and</i> hear your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually <i>and</i> hear your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually <i>and</i> hear your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />How blessed (fortunate, happy) are your men! How blessed are these your servants who stand continually before you, hearing your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your wives and officials are lucky to be here where they can listen to the wise things you say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />How blessed your men must be! How blessed these servants of yours must be because they are always stationed in front of you, listening to your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How fortunate are your wives! And how fortunate your servants, who are always in your presence and are privileged to hear your wise sayings! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How blessed are your staff! And how blessed are your employees, who serve you continuously and get to listen to your wisdom! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Happy are your wives, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, who stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Happy are your men, happy are these your servants who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O the blessedness of your men, O the blessedness of your servants—these—who are standing before you continually, who are hearing your wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O the happiness of thy men, O the happiness of thy servants -- these -- who are standing before thee continually, who are hearing thy wisdom!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy thy men, happy these thy servants, standing before thee continually, hearing thy wisdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are thy men, and blessed are thy servants, who stand before thee always, and hear thy wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Blessed are your men, and blessed are your servants, who stand before you always, and who hear your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Happy are your servants, happy these ministers of yours, who stand before you always and listen to your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually attend you and hear your wisdom!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Happy are your wives, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed are your wives; blessed are your Servants, these who stand before you constantly and are hearing your wisdom.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed <i>are</i> thy wives, blessed <i>are</i> these thy servants who stand before thee continually, who hear all thy wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/10-8.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=3971" 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">7</span>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="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">How blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·še·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">are your men!</a> <a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">How blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">are these</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servants of yours</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">who stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: tā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">continually</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: haš·šō·mə·‘îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and hear</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/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">your wisdom!</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”…<div 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/9-7.htm">2 Chronicles 9:7</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="/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="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Psalm 144:15</a></span><br />Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-2</a></span><br />Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm">Proverbs 29:18</a></span><br />Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-4.htm">Psalm 84:4</a></span><br />How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a></span><br />But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-17.htm">John 13:17</a></span><br />If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and that hear your wisdom.</p><p class="hdg">happy are these</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">2 Chronicles 9:7,8</a></b></br> Happy <i>are</i> thy men, and happy <i>are</i> these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13,14</a></b></br> Happy <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> findeth wisdom, and the man <i>that</i> getteth understanding… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-5.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-49.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-11.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-30.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-13.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-3.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-7.htm">Words</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, who speaks these words, recognizes the unique privilege of those who serve under Solomon. In the ancient Near Eastern context, being part of a royal court was considered a high honor, providing stability, security, and access to the king's favor. The term "blessed" here implies divine favor, suggesting that Solomon's men are fortunate not just in worldly terms but also in spiritual terms. This blessing can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon, where wisdom and prosperity were granted to him (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12-13</a>).<p><b>How blessed are these servants of yours</b><br>The servants of Solomon are highlighted for their privileged position. In the historical context, servants in a royal court were often chosen for their skills, loyalty, and ability to serve the king effectively. The Queen of Sheba's observation underscores the idea that serving a wise and prosperous king like Solomon was a rare and enviable opportunity. This can be compared to the New Testament concept of servanthood in the Kingdom of God, where serving Christ is considered a blessing and honor (<a href="/matthew/20-26.htm">Matthew 20:26-28</a>).<p><b>who stand continually before you</b><br>Standing before the king signifies a position of readiness and attentiveness. In ancient royal courts, those who stood before the king were often his closest advisors and attendants, trusted to carry out his commands and provide counsel. This phrase indicates the constant presence and service required of Solomon's servants, reflecting their dedication and the importance of their roles. It also parallels the idea of being in the presence of God, as seen in the priestly service in the temple, where priests stood before the Lord to minister (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a>).<p><b>and hear your wisdom!</b><br>Hearing Solomon's wisdom was a significant privilege, as Solomon was renowned for his God-given wisdom, which surpassed that of all other kings (<a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a>). The wisdom of Solomon is a type of Christ, who is described as the embodiment of divine wisdom (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>). The servants' continual exposure to Solomon's wisdom can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's access to the wisdom of Christ through the Holy Spirit and Scripture. This wisdom is not just intellectual but practical, guiding righteous living and decision-making.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The King of Israel, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by peace and prosperity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/q/queen_of_sheba.htm">Queen of Sheba</a></b><br>A monarch from a distant land, likely in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, who visits Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants_of_solomon.htm">Servants of Solomon</a></b><br>The individuals who serve in Solomon's court, benefiting from his wisdom and leadership.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's court is located and where the Queen of Sheba visits to witness Solomon's wisdom firsthand.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/event_of_the_queen's_visit.htm">Event of the Queen's Visit</a></b><br>The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon is a significant event that demonstrates the far-reaching fame of Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_wisdom.htm">The Blessing of Wisdom</a></b><br>The verse highlights the blessing of being in the presence of wisdom. In our lives, seeking wisdom from God and His Word should be a priority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Influence of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom and leadership brought blessings not only to himself but also to those around him. As Christians, we are called to lead with integrity and wisdom, influencing others positively.<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 is a reminder of the importance of seeking understanding and truth, no matter the distance or effort required.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_testimony.htm">The Impact of Testimony</a></b><br>Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom served as a testimony to the nations. Our lives should similarly reflect God's wisdom and blessings, drawing others to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continual_learning.htm">Continual Learning</a></b><br>The servants who "stand continually" before Solomon are blessed by their constant exposure to wisdom. We should strive to be in continual learning and growth in our spiritual lives.<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/what_events_are_described_in_1_kings.htm">What events are described in 1 Kings?</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_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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_absence__align_or_contradict.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership?</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 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Happy</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">O</span> <span class="accented">the happiness</span>, as in <a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">Psalm 33:12</a>, etc.] <span class="cmt_word">are</span> <span class="cmt_word">thy men</span> [LXX. <span class="accented">wives</span>, <span class="greek">γυνᾶικες</span>]; <span class="cmt_word">happy are thy servants, which stand continually before thee</span> [see on 1 Kings 1:2], <span class="cmt_word">and that hear thy wisdom</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/10-8.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">How blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are your men!</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנָשֶׁ֔יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nā·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">How blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁרֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֑לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">servants of yours</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who stand</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעֹמְדִ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continually</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִ֔יד</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before you</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנֶ֙יךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] hear</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁמְעִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·mə·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your wisdom!</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/10-8.htm">1 Kings 10:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/10-8.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 10:8 Happy are your men happy are these (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 10:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 10:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:9" /></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>