2 Chronicles 9:4

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

Modern
…the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.
Traditional
And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the Lord; there was no more spirit in her.
Literal
…and the food of his table, and the seating of his servants, and the service of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and their apparel, and the burnt offerings that he presented at the house of YHWH; and there was no breath in her anymore.
Latin
…necnon et cibaria mensæ ejus, et habitacula servorum, et officia ministrorum ejus, et vestimenta eorum, pincernas quoque et vestes eorum, et victimas quas immolabat in domo Domini: non erat præ stupore ultra in ea spiritus.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.

Notes

The queen noticed the impressive splendor of Solomon's court, showcasing his wealth and wisdom.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Parallels

1 Kings 10:1–13

Glossary

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

Topics

Butler: Pharaoh's, Imprisoned and Released Cupbearer: General Scriptures Concerning Sheba: Queen of, Visits Solomon Solomon is Visited by the Queen of Sheba Solomon: The Splendor of his Court Solomon: Wisdom and Fame of