1 Kings 10:4

Translations

Modern

When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

Traditional

And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon’s wisdom, and the house that he had built,

Literal

And the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

Latin

Videns autem regina Saba omnem sapientiam Salomonis, et domum quam ædificaverat,

Original

Hebrew

English

When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

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

Matthew 12:42
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.
1 Kings 6:1–7
In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 9:3–4
When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
Ecclesiastes 12:9
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
1 Kings 4:29–31
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
1 Kings 3:28
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 9:1–12

People

Queen of Sheba: A queen who visited Solomon and praised his wisdom Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Jerusalem Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Palace 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

1 Kings 10:4

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