2 Chronicles 9:2

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.

Literal

And Solomon declared to her all her questions, and not a thing was concealed from Solomon that he could not explain to her.

Latin

Et exposuit ei Salomon omnia quæ proposuerat: nec quidquam fuit, quod non perspicuum ei fecerit.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

2 Chronicles 9:1–2

Solomon had long-term economic and political ties with Hiram of Tyre (2 Chronicles 8:17–18; 9:10–11), but the queen of Sheba visited only once. Ancient Sheba, roughly modern Yemen, was known for its female rulers and a wealthy economy based on trading frankincense and myrrh. An ancient tradition suggests the queen of Sheba came from Cush (Ethiopia), possibly due to Sheba, son of Raamah, a descendant of Cush (Genesis 10:7; 1 Chronicles 1:9).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Related verses

Mark 4:34
He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples.
1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
Colossians 2:3
…in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Mark 4:11
He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Hebrews 4:12
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.
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.
Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
John 15:15
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.

Parallels

1 Kings 10:1–13

People

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

Glossary

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

Topics

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

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