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1 Kings 10:4

When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Queen;   Solomon;   Women;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Sabeans;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Arabia;   Solomon;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Israel;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Sheba;   Solomon;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Book(s);   Queen;   Riddle;   Seba, Sabeans;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Israel;   Sheba, Queen of;   Solomon;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Queen (2);   King James Dictionary - Amber;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Sheba ;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Sheba;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Hebrew Monarchy, the;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Queen;   Queen of Sheba;   Temple;  

Parallel Translations

Hebrew Names Version
When the queen of Sheva had seen all the wisdom of Shlomo, and the house that he had built,
King James Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
English Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
New Century Version
The queen of Sheba learned that Solomon was very wise. She saw the palace he had built,
New English Translation
When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon's extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,
Amplified Bible
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house (palace) which he had built,
New American Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then the Queene of Sheba sawe all Salomons wisedome, and the house that he had built,
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Contemporary English Version
The Queen was amazed at Solomon's wisdom. She was breathless when she saw his palace, the food on his table, his officials, his servants in their uniforms, the people who served his food, and the sacrifices he offered at the Lord 's temple.
Complete Jewish Bible
After the queen of Sh'va had seen all Shlomo's wisdom, the palace he had built,
Darby Translation
And when the queen of Sheba saw all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
Easy-to-Read Version
The queen of Sheba saw that Solomon was very wise. She also saw the beautiful palace he had built.
George Lamsa Translation
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomons wisdom and the house that he had built
Good News Translation
The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built.
Lexham English Bible
When the queen of Sheba observed all the wisdom of Solomon and the house which he had built,
Literal Translation
And the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whan the Quene of riche Arabia sawe all the wy?dome of Salomon, and the house that he had buylded,
American Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Bible in Basic English
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had made,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the queene of Saba considered al Solomons wysdome, & the house that he had buylded,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
King James Version (1611)
And when the Queene of Sheba had seene all Solomons wisedome, and the house that he had built,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built,
English Revised Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Berean Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe the queen of Saba siy al the wisdom of Salomon, and the hows which he hadde bildid,
Young's Literal Translation
And the queen of Sheba seeth all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,
Update Bible Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
Webster's Bible Translation
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,
World English Bible
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,
New King James Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
New Living Translation
When the queen of Sheba realized how very wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built,
New Life Bible
The queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the house he had built,
New Revised Standard
When the queen of Sheba had observed all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, - and the house which he had built;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,
Revised Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When the queen of Sheba perceived all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

Contextual Overview

1The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s fame connected with the name of the Lord and came to test him with riddles. 2She came to Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that was on her mind. 3So Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain to her. 4When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built, 5the food at his table, his servants’ residence, his attendants’ service and their attire, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he offered at the Lord’s temple, it took her breath away. 6She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true. 7But I didn’t believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half. Your wisdom and prosperity far exceed the report I heard. 8How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom. 9Blessed be the Lord your God! He delighted in you and put 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.” 10Then she gave the king four and a half tons of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again did such a quantity of spices arrive as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Solomon's: 1 Kings 3:28, 1 Kings 4:29-31, 2 Chronicles 9:3, 2 Chronicles 9:4, Ecclesiastes 12:9, Matthew 12:42

the house: 1 Kings 6:1 - 1 Kings 7:51

Cross-References

Numbers 24:24
Ships will come from the coast of Kittim;they will carry out raids against Asshur and Eber,but they too will come to destruction.
Isaiah 23:1
A pronouncement concerning Tyre:
Isaiah 23:12
He said,“You will not celebrate anymore,ravished young woman, daughter of Sidon.Get up and cross over to Cyprus—even there you will have no rest!”
Ezekiel 27:12
“‘Tarshish was your trading partner because of your abundant wealth of every kind. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise.
Ezekiel 27:25
Ships of Tarshish were the carriers for your goods.
Daniel 11:30
Ships of Kittim will come against him, and being intimidated, he will withdraw. Then he will rage against the holy covenant and take action. On his return, he will favor those who abandon the holy covenant.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom,.... Which she perceived by his answers to things relative to all sorts of science, natural, civil, and divine:

and the house that he had built; the singular for the plural, "house for houses"; the house of the Lord, his own house, that for Pharaoh's daughter, and the house of the forest of Lebanon; in all which there appeared not only surprising grandeur and magnificence, but exquisite art and skill; there was a great display of his wisdom in the form and contrivance of them. Josephus p says, what exceedingly surprised her, and raised her admiration, was the house of the forest of Lebanon.

p Antiqu. l. 8. c. 6. sect. 5.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 1 Kings 10:4. Had seen all Solomon's wisdom — By the answers which he gave to her subtle questions.

And the house that he had built — Most probably his own house.


 
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