1 Kings 10:6
New International Version
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true.

New Living Translation
She exclaimed to the king, “Everything I heard in my country about your achievements and wisdom is true!

English Standard Version
And she said to the king, “The report was true that I heard in my own land of your words and of your wisdom,

Berean Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

King James Bible
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.

New King James Version
Then she said to the king: “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

New American Standard Bible
Then she said to the king, “It was a true story that I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

NASB 1995
Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

NASB 1977
Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then she said to the king, “The word is true which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

Amplified Bible
Then she told the king, “The report which I heard in my own land about your words and wisdom is true!

Christian Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and about your wisdom is true.

American Standard Version
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.

Contemporary English Version
She said: Solomon, in my own country I had heard about your wisdom and all you've done.

English Revised Version
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She told the king, "What I heard in my country about your words and your wisdom is true!

Good News Translation
She said to King Solomon, "What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!

International Standard Version
"Everything I heard about your wisdom and what you have to say is true!" she gasped,

Majority Standard Bible
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

NET Bible
She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

New Heart English Bible
She said to the king, "It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom.

Webster's Bible Translation
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.

World English Bible
She said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she says to the king, “The word that I heard in my land has been true concerning your matters and your wisdom;

Young's Literal Translation
And she saith unto the king, 'True hath been the word that I heard in my land, concerning thy matters and thy wisdom;

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will say to the king, The word was truth which I heard in my land concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she said to the king: The report is true, which I heard in my own country,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she said to the king: “The word is true, which I have heard in my own land,

New American Bible
“The report I heard in my country about your deeds and your wisdom is true,” she told the king.

New Revised Standard Version
So she said to the king, “The report was true that I heard in my own land of your accomplishments and of your wisdom,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your sayings and of your wisdom.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she said to the King:“Truly this was the word that I heard in my land about your words and about your wisdom.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And she said to the king: 'It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she said to king Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my land of thy words and thy wisdom.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Queen of Sheba
5the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. 6She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. 7But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 9:5
She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true.

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.

2 Chronicles 9:1-4
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ...

Luke 11:31
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; 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 4:29-34
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ...

1 Kings 3:12-13
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. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

1 Kings 10:7
But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.

1 Kings 10:23-24
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

1 Kings 5:7
When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

1 Kings 9:1-9
Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, / the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. / And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. ...

2 Chronicles 1:11-12
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...

Ecclesiastes 1:16
I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”

Isaiah 60:5-6
Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Jeremiah 33:9
So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.


Treasury of Scripture

And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom.

report [heb] word

2 Chronicles 9:5,6
And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom: …

acts.

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1 Kings 10
1. The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
14. Solomon's gold
16. His targets
18. The throne of ivory
21. His vessels
24. His presents
26. his chariots and horse
28. his tribute














She said to the king
This phrase introduces the Queen of Sheba, a figure of great intrigue and mystery. Her visit to King Solomon is a significant event, highlighting the international reputation Solomon had achieved. The Hebrew word for "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) often implies a declaration or proclamation, suggesting the importance of her words. The Queen of Sheba's approach to Solomon signifies a moment of recognition and respect for his God-given wisdom, which had reached far beyond the borders of Israel.

The report I heard
The word "report" (שֵׁמַע, shema') in Hebrew can also mean "fame" or "news." This indicates that Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom were well-known across distant lands. The Queen of Sheba's acknowledgment of the report she heard underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon that his wisdom would be unparalleled (1 Kings 3:12). It also reflects the biblical theme of God's blessings being a testimony to the nations.

in my own country
This phrase emphasizes the vast reach of Solomon's reputation. The Queen of Sheba's country, likely located in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, was a significant distance from Israel. This highlights the extensive trade networks and communication channels of the ancient world. Her journey signifies a quest for truth and understanding, a theme that resonates with the biblical call to seek wisdom and knowledge.

about your words and wisdom
The focus on "words and wisdom" (דְּבָרֶיךָ וְחָכְמָתֶךָ, devarayikha ve'khokhmatkha) underscores the dual aspects of Solomon's renown. His "words" refer to his teachings, judgments, and possibly his writings, such as the Proverbs. "Wisdom" (חָכְמָה, chokhmah) in the Hebrew context is not merely intellectual knowledge but encompasses practical understanding, moral insight, and the ability to govern justly. Solomon's wisdom is a divine gift, as seen in 1 Kings 3:12, and serves as a testament to God's favor and the fulfillment of His promises.

is true
The Queen of Sheba's affirmation that the report "is true" (אֱמֶת, emet) is a powerful testament to the authenticity and reliability of Solomon's wisdom. In Hebrew, "emet" conveys a sense of faithfulness and certainty. Her declaration serves as a witness to the truth of God's work in Solomon's life and the reality of His blessings upon Israel. It also reflects the biblical principle that truth is ultimately revealed and confirmed through experience and observation.

(6-9) And she said.--These words (repeated almost word for word in 2Chronicles 9:5-8) are clearly from some contemporary document. They breathe at once the spirit of Oriental compliment, and a certain seriousness of tone, as of a mind stirred by unusual wonder and admiration. It is worth notice that they touch but lightly on external magnificence and prosperity, and go on to dwell emphatically on the wisdom of Solomon, as a wisdom enabling him to do judgment and justice, and as a gift from Jehovah, his God. The acknowledgment of Jehovah, of course, does not imply acceptance of the religion of Israel. It expresses the belief that He, as the tutelary God of Israel, is to be held in reverence, proportionate to the extraordinary glory which He has given to His nation. (See 1Kings 5:7.)

Verse 6. - And she said to the king, It was a true report [Heb. Truth was the word] that I heard in mine own land of thy acts [or words. Same word as above and in the next verse] and of thy wisdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
She said
וַתֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the king,
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

“The report
הַדָּבָ֔ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

I heard
שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי (šā·ma‘·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

in my own country
בְּאַרְצִ֑י (bə·’ar·ṣî)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

about
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

your words
דְּבָרֶ֖יךָ (də·ḇā·re·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

[and]
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

wisdom
חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃ (ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

is
הָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

true.
אֱמֶת֙ (’ĕ·meṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 571: Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness


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