Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Arriving at Jerusalem with a very great caravan—with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones—she came to Solomon and talked with him about all that she had on her mind. New Living Translation She arrived in Jerusalem with a large group of attendants and a great caravan of camels loaded with spices, large quantities of gold, and precious jewels. When she met with Solomon, she talked with him about everything she had on her mind. English Standard Version She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind. Berean Standard Bible She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. King James Bible And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. New King James Version She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels that bore spices, very much gold, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart. New American Standard Bible So she came to Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels carrying balsam oil and a very large quantity of gold and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she spoke to him about everything that was in her heart. NASB 1995 So she came to Jerusalem with a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and very much gold and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart. NASB 1977 So she came to Jerusalem with a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and very much gold and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart. Legacy Standard Bible She came to Jerusalem with a very glorious retinue, with camels carrying spices and very much gold and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him about all that was in her heart. Amplified Bible So she came to Jerusalem with a very large caravan (entourage), with camels carrying spices, a great quantity of gold, and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about everything that was on her mind [to discover the extent of his wisdom]. Christian Standard Bible She came to Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that was on her mind. Holman Christian Standard Bible She came to Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that was on her mind. American Standard Version And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And she came to Jerusalem with a very great army and camels that carried spices, and a great abundance of gold and precious stones, and she came to King Solomon and she tested him with everything that was in her heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train; and there came camels bearing spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and she came in to Solomon, and told him all that was in her heart. Contemporary English Version She took along several of her officials, and she loaded her camels with gifts of spices, jewels, and gold. When she arrived, she and Solomon talked about everything she could think of. Douay-Rheims Bible And entering into Jerusalem with a great train, and riches, and camels that carried spices, and an immense quantity of gold, and precious stones, she came to king Solomon, and spoke to him all that she had in her heart. English Revised Version And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation She arrived in Jerusalem with a large group of servants, with camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she talked to him about everything she had on her mind. Good News Translation She brought with her a large group of attendants, as well as camels loaded with spices, jewels, and a large amount of gold. When she and Solomon met, she asked him all the questions that she could think of. International Standard Version She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind. JPS Tanakh 1917 And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices and gold very much, and precious stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she spoke with him of all that was in her heart. Literal Standard Version and she comes to Jerusalem, with a very great company, camels carrying spices, and very much gold, and precious stone, and she comes to Solomon, and speaks to him all that has been with her heart. Majority Standard Bible She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. New American Bible She arrived in Jerusalem with a very numerous retinue, and with camels bearing spices, a large amount of gold, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that she had on her mind. NET Bible She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind. New Revised Standard Version She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices, and very much gold, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind. New Heart English Bible She came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones; and when she had come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart. Webster's Bible Translation And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she had come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. World English Bible She came to Jerusalem with a very great caravan, with camels that bore spices, very much gold, and precious stones; and when she had come to Solomon, she talked with him about all that was in her heart. Young's Literal Translation and she cometh to Jerusalem, with a very great company, camels bearing spices, and very much gold, and precious stone, and she cometh unto Solomon, and speaketh unto him all that hath been with her heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Queen of Sheba1Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. 2She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan— with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. 3And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.… Cross References 1 Kings 10:3 And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. 1 Kings 10:10 Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was such an abundance of spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. Isaiah 30:6 This is the burden against the beasts of the Negev: Through a land of hardship and distress, of lioness and lion, of viper and flying serpent, they carry their wealth on the backs of donkeys and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a people of no profit to them. Ezekiel 27:22 The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones. Treasury of Scripture And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. a very great train 2 Kings 5:5,9 And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment… Isaiah 60:6-9 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD… Acts 25:23 And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth. spices Exodus 25:6 Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense, 2 Kings 20:13 And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. communed Genesis 18:33 And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place. Job 4:2 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking? Psalm 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Jump to Previous Abundance Arriving Bare Bearing Bore Camels Caravan Carrying Communed Company Gold Great Heart Jerusalem Jewels Large Mind Precious Quantities Retinue Solomon Spices Stones Stores Talk Talked Train WeightedJump to Next Abundance Arriving Bare Bearing Bore Camels Caravan Carrying Communed Company Gold Great Heart Jerusalem Jewels Large Mind Precious Quantities Retinue Solomon Spices Stones Stores Talk Talked Train Weighted1 Kings 10 1. The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon14. 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 (2) Spices.--The "spices" of Arabia were famous in all ages. Sheba is mentioned in Ezekiel 27:22 as trafficking with Tyre "in chief of all spices, and precious stones, and gold." The spices of "the incensebearing sands" of Arabia are constantly dwelt upon both in Greek and Roman literature. Frankincense especially was imported from Arabia into Palestine (see Isaiah 60:6; Jeremiah 6:20), although now it comes chiefly from India. Myrrh also was in ancient times drawn chiefly from Arabia. Cassia is a product of Arabia and India. Of all spices, the frankincense for sacrifice and the myrrh for embalming the dead would be most in request. Gold, and precious stones.--These may have been native products of Sheba, or have been brought from the farther East. Gold is not now known to exist in Arabia, nor any precious stones except the onyx and the emerald. But in ancient times it was commonly believed to produce both gold and precious stones largely. Verse 2. - And she came to Jerusalem [a great undertaking in those days. Our Lord lays stress on this long journey, ἐκ τῶν περάτων τῆς γῆς, Matthew 12:42; Luke 11:31] with a very great train [Heb. with a very heavy force or host (חַיִל). Thenius understands the words of an armed escort, which may well have been necessary considering the countries through which she passed, and the treasures she carried. It would also be quite in the spirit of the age that the queen should be escorted by a band of her soldiers. But it is not so certain that this idea was in the historian's mind], with [not in Hebrews] camels [2 Chronicles 9:1 has "and camels." But the word is here explicative of the חַיִל preceding (Keil). It does not, however, decide against an armed force, as camels would be in any case required. The camel was a familiar object to the Jews (Exodus 9:3; Leviticus 11:4; Deuteronomy 14:7, etc.); but such a procession as this would create great astonishment in Jerusalem, and we may imagine how the people would line the bazaars as she passed, and the acclamations with which they would greet the queen (cf. 1:40; Matthew 21:9) and her swart attendants] that bare spices [Heb. balsams; hence spices generally; LXX. ἡδύσματα. Exodus 25:6; Exodus 35:28; Ezekiel 27:22. The perfumes of Arabia are proverbial (see Herod. 3:107-113), and Yemen is the chief spice country (Dict. Bib. 1. p. 91], and very much gold [Psalm 72:15. Gold is not now found in Arabia, nor are there any traces of gold mines; but Strabo and Diodorus both state that it was found there, and, according to the latter, in nuggets of considerable size (Dict. Bib. 1. p. 707). It is quite possible, however, that much of the "gold of Arabia" came to its emporiums from other lands. This particular present was doubtless brought by the queen because she had heard of the extensive use made of it by Solomon, and of the enormous quantities he required. "Strabo relates that the Sabeans were enormously wealthy, and used gold and silver in a most lavish manner in their furniture, their utensils, and even on the walls, doors, and roofs of their houses" (Rawlinson)] and precious stones [the onyx, emerald, and turquoise are still found in Arabia, and in former times the variety was apparently much greater (Plin., Nat. Hist. 37.)]; and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of [Heb. spake to him] all that was in her heart. [The words are not to be restricted, as by Keil, to riddles. There may well have been, as the earlier interpreters supposed, religious discourse - gravissimas et sacras quaestiones.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew She arrivedוַתָּבֹא֙ (wat·tā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go in Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלְַ֗מָה (yə·rū·šā·lə·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel with a very מְאֹד֒ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily large כָּבֵ֣ד (kā·ḇêḏ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3515: Heavy caravan, בְּחַיִל֮ (bə·ḥa·yil) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength with camels גְּ֠מַלִּים (gə·mal·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1581: A camel bearing נֹשְׂאִ֨ים (nō·śə·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take spices, בְּשָׂמִ֧ים (bə·śā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1314: Fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant gold וְזָהָ֛ב (wə·zā·hāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky in great מְאֹ֖ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily abundance, רַב־ (raḇ-) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great and precious יְקָרָ֑ה (yə·qā·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty stones. וְאֶ֣בֶן (wə·’e·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone So she came וַתָּבֹ֣א (wat·tā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֵלָ֔יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne and spoke וַתְּדַבֵּ֣ר (wat·tə·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to him אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that was הָיָ֖ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be on עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with her mind. לְבָבָֽהּ׃ (lə·ḇā·ḇāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart Links 1 Kings 10:2 NIV1 Kings 10:2 NLT 1 Kings 10:2 ESV 1 Kings 10:2 NASB 1 Kings 10:2 KJV 1 Kings 10:2 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 10:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 10:2 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 10:2 French Bible 1 Kings 10:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 10:2 She came to Jerusalem with a very (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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