1 Kings 10:4
New International Version
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon and the palace he had built,

New Living Translation
When the queen of Sheba realized how very wise Solomon was, and when she saw the palace he had built,

English Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

Berean Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

King James Bible
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,

New King James Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

New American Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

NASB 1995
When the queen of Sheba perceived all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

NASB 1977
When the queen of Sheba perceived all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

Amplified Bible
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house (palace) which he had built,

Christian Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba observed all of Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,

American Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

English Revised Version
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the queen of Sheba saw all of Solomon's wisdom, the palace he built,

Good News Translation
The queen of Sheba heard Solomon's wisdom and saw the palace he had built.

International Standard Version
When the queen of Sheba had seen all of Solomon's wisdom for herself, the palace that he had built,

Majority Standard Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

NET Bible
When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon's extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,

New Heart English Bible
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,

World English Bible
When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the queen of Sheba sees all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,

Young's Literal Translation
And the queen of Sheba seeth all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built,

Smith's Literal Translation
And queen Sheba will see all Solomon's wisdom, and the house which he built,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, when the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

New American Bible
When the queen of Sheba witnessed Solomon’s great wisdom, the house he had built,

New Revised Standard Version
When the queen of Sheba had observed all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom and the house that he had built

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon and the house that he had built.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Queen of Sheba
3And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. 4When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, 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.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 9:3-4
When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, / 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.

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.

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 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

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 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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.”

Ecclesiastes 2:9
So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.

Isaiah 60:5
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.

Isaiah 60:10-11
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. / Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

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 when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,

Solomon's

1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.

1 Kings 4:29-31
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore…

2 Chronicles 9:3,4
And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, …

the house

1 Kings 6:1-7:51
And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD…

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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














When the queen of Sheba
The identity of the "queen of Sheba" has intrigued scholars and believers alike. Sheba is often associated with the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia. The queen's visit signifies the far-reaching fame of Solomon's wisdom and the international recognition of Israel's prosperity. Her journey underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to make Solomon renowned (1 Kings 3:12-13). The queen's presence also highlights the biblical theme of Gentiles being drawn to the wisdom and blessings of God's people.

saw all the wisdom of Solomon
The Hebrew word for "wisdom" here is "חָכְמָה" (chokmah), which encompasses not only intellectual acumen but also practical skills, moral insight, and the ability to govern justly. Solomon's wisdom was a divine gift, as seen in 1 Kings 3:12, where God grants him a wise and discerning heart. The queen's observation of Solomon's wisdom indicates that it was evident in his governance, decisions, and the prosperity of his kingdom. This wisdom is a reflection of God's own nature, as wisdom is a key attribute of God throughout Scripture (Proverbs 2:6).

the palace he had built
The palace, or "בַּיִת" (bayit) in Hebrew, represents not just a physical structure but the center of Solomon's administrative and royal activities. The construction of the palace, detailed in 1 Kings 7, took thirteen years, showcasing the grandeur and wealth of Solomon's reign. The palace's magnificence was a testament to the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for God's name (2 Samuel 7:13). The queen's admiration of the palace reflects the splendor and order that characterized Solomon's kingdom, symbolizing the peace and stability that come from godly wisdom and leadership.

(4, 5) And when the queen of Sheba had seen.--There is something curiously inartificial and true to nature in the accumulation of different impressions as made upon the imagination of the queen. First of all comes the primary impression of Solomon's wisdom, known by his answering all her questions, and "seen" in the various ordinances of his court and his government. Then the magnificence of the palace and all the arrangements of its service are referred to in detail, as especially likely to tell on one whose own splendour was probably of a simpler and more barbaric sort. Lastly, if our translation be correct, the record singles out the ascent or viaduct crossing the valley from the palace to Mount Moriah, and forming the royal entrance into the Temple (see 1Chronicles 26:16;2Kings 16:18), evidently a unique and remarkable structure. But it must be noticed that the LXX. and Vulgate and other versions render here, "the burnt offerings, which he offered in the house of the Lord," and Josephus has the same interpretation. The magnificent scale of his sacrifices is illustrated in 1Kings 8:63, and it is certainly natural that this point should not be left unmentioned in the description of the wonders of his court. This rendering, therefore, which the Hebrew will well bear, has much probability to recommend it.

Verse 4. - And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house he had built [ver. 5 compels us to understand this of the palace, not of the temple. Josephus says she was especially astonished at the house of the forest of Lebanon],

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When the queen
מַֽלְכַּת־ (mal·kaṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4436: Queen -- a queen

of Sheba
שְׁבָ֔א (šə·ḇā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7614: Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah

saw
וַתֵּ֙רֶא֙ (wat·tê·re)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the wisdom
חָכְמַ֣ת (ḥā·ḵə·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2451: Wisdom

of Solomon,
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

the palace
וְהַבַּ֖יִת (wə·hab·ba·yiṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

he had built,
בָּנָֽה׃ (bā·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build


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