1 Kings 10:3

Translations

Modern

And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.

Traditional

And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king, which he told her not.

Literal

And Solomon answered to her all her matters; there was not a thing so difficult for the king, that he could not explain it to her.

Latin

Et docuit eam Salomon omnia verba quæ proposuerat: non fuit sermo qui regem posset latere, et non responderet ei.

Original

Hebrew

English

And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.

Notes

1 Kings 10:3–5

The queen was impressed by Solomon's wisdom. He answered her questions well, and she admired his wise building projects, organized administration, and dedication to his God. Jesus praised the queen for seeking truth but criticized the Pharisees and religious teachers for not recognizing him, who was greater than Solomon (Matthew 12:42).

1 Kings 10:1–13

The queen of Sheba visited to see if the stories about Solomon’s wisdom were true (1 Kings 10:1, 3, 6–7). She might have also been interested in trade partnerships (1 Kings 10:2, 10, 13). Solomon achieved everything because of his wisdom from God, as the queen of Sheba confirms in her main speech (1 Kings 10:6–9).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

2 Samuel 14:17
And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king bring me rest, for my lord the king is able to discern good and evil, just like the angel of God. May the LORD your God be with you.’”
1 Kings 3:12
…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.
2 Chronicles 9:2
And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.
Matthew 13:11
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
2 Samuel 14:20
Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
Isaiah 42:16
I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Daniel 2:20–23
…and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Hebrews 4:12–13
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Proverbs 1:5–6
…let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

Parallels

2 Chronicles 9:1–12

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Jerusalem Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Perfume Proverbs, Book of Riddle Sheba (Place) Solomon (Person)

Topics

Queen of Sheba, Visits Solomon Solomon is Visited by the Queen of Sheba Solomon: Wisdom and Fame of Women: Queen of Sheba

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