2 Chronicles 9:12

The Queen of Sheba · 2 Chronicles 9:1–12
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Translations

Modern
King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—far more than she had brought the king. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants.
Traditional
And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which she had brought unto the king. So she turned, and went away to her own land, she and her servants.
Literal
And King Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, apart from that which she had brought to the king. And she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants.
Latin
Rex autem Salomon dedit reginæ Saba cuncta quæ voluit, et quæ postulavit, et multo plura quam attulerat ad eum: quæ reversa abiit in terram suam cum servis suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—far more than she had brought the king. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Parallels

1 Kings 10:1–13

People

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

Places

Sheba: Kingdom known for wealth, trade, and the Queen of Sheba

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Huram Sheba (Place)

Topics

Sheba: Queen of, Visits Solomon Solomon is Visited by the Queen of Sheba