2 Chronicles 9:1

NASB

2 Chronicles 9:1

Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions. She had a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and a large amount of gold and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was on her heart.

King James Version

And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

Holman Bible

The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, so she came to test Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem with a very large entourage, with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke with him about everything that was on her mind.

International Standard Version

When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's reputation, she traveled to Jerusalem and tested him with difficult questions. 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.

A Conservative Version

And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to test Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great caravan, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones. And when she c

American Standard Version

And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

Amplified

When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with riddles. She was accompanied by a very large number of attendants, with camels bearing spices (balsam oil) and a large amount of gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she talked with him about all that was on her mind.

Bible in Basic English

Now the queen of Sheba, hearing great things of Solomon, came to Jerusalem to put his wisdom to the test with hard questions; and with her came a very great train, and camels weighted down with spices, and great stores of gold and jewels: and when she came to Solomon she had talk with him of everything in her mind.

Darby Translation

And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, and came to Jerusalem to prove Solomon with enigmas; with a very great train, and camels that bore spices and gold in great abundance, and precious stones; and she came to Solomon, and spoke with him of all that was in her heart.

Julia Smith Translation

AND the queen Sheba heard the hearing of Solomon, and she will come to try Solomon with enigmas in Jerusalem, with very weighty power, and camels lifting up spices, and gold, for multitude, and precious stone: and she will come to Solomon and speak with him all which was with her heart.

King James 2000

And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to test Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she had come to Solomon, she spoke with him of all that was in her heart.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, and she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions, with much wealth and camels, bearing spices and much gold and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and told him all that [was] {on her mind}.

Modern King James verseion

And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, and came to test Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that carried spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came in to Solomon and spoke with him of all that was in her heart.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon and came to prove him with riddles at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and with camels that bare sweet odours and plenty of gold and precious stone. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

NET Bible

When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. 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 Heart English Bible

When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she had come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart.

The Emphasized Bible

And, the queen of Sheba, heard the report of Solomon, so she came to prove Solomon with abstruse questions, in Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels bearing spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones, - and, when she was come to Solomon, she spake with him, as to all that was near her heart.

Webster

And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she had come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

World English Bible

When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart.

Youngs Literal Translation

And the queen of Sheba hath heard of the fame of Solomon, and cometh in to try Solomon with acute sayings, to Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels bearing spices and gold in abundance, and precious stone; and she cometh in unto Solomon, and speaketh with him all that hath been with her heart,

Themes

Presents » Often conveyed on camels, &c

Presents » Of persons of rank, of great value and variety

Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of

Sheba » Queen of, visits solomon

Solomon » Wealth of

Solomon » Is visited by the queen of sheba

Topics

Relationship Troubles

Interlinear

English(KJV)

Strong's

Root Form

Definition

Usage

And when the queen

H4436

מלכּה
Malkah

queen

Usage: 35

of Sheba

H7614

שׁבא
Sh@ba'

Sheba, Sabeans

Usage: 23

heard

H8085

שׁמע
Shama`

hear, hearken, obey, publish, understand, obedient, diligently, shew, sound, declare, discern, noise, perceive, tell, reported,

Usage: 1158

of the fame

H8088

שׁמע
Shema`

fame, report, hear, tidings, bruit, loud, speech

Usage: 18

of Solomon

H8010

שׁלמה
Sh@lomoh

Solomon

Usage: 293

she came

H935

come, bring, ... in, enter, go, carry, ...down, pass, ...out,

Usage: 0

to prove

H5254

נסה
Nacah

prove, tempt, assay, adventure, try

Usage: 36

Solomon

H8010

שׁלמה
Sh@lomoh

Solomon

Usage: 293

with hard questions

H2420

חידה
Chiydah

riddle, dark sayings, hard question, dark sentence, proverb, dark speech

Usage: 17

at Jerusalem

H3389

ירוּשׁלים ירוּשׁלם
Y@ruwshalaim

Jerusalem

Usage: 642

with a very

H3966

מאד
M@`od

very, greatly, sore, exceeding, great, exceedingly, much, exceeding + , exceedingly + , diligently, good, might, mightily,

Usage: 300

great

H3515

כּבד
Kabed

great, grievous, heavy, sore, hard, much, slow, hardened, heavier, laden, thick

Usage: 40

company

H2428

חיל
Chayil

army, man of valour, host, forces, valiant, strength, riches, wealth, power, substance, might, strong,

Usage: 243

and camels

H1581

גּמל
Gamal

camel

Usage: 54

that bare

H5375

נסה נשׂא
Nasa'

up, bear, take, bare, carry, ..away, borne, armourbearer, forgive, accept, exalt, regard, obtained, respect,

Usage: 653

spices

H1314

בּשׂם בּשׂם
Besem

spice, sweet odours, sweet, sweet smell

Usage: 29

and gold

H2091

זהב
Zahab

gold, golden, fair weather

Usage: 390

in abundance

H7230

רב
Rob

multitude, abundance, great, greatness, much, abundantly, plenty, many, long, excellent,

Usage: 153

and precious

H3368

יקר
Yaqar

precious, costly, excellent, brightness, clear, fat, reputation, honourable women

Usage: 36

stones

H68

אבן
'eben

stone, weight, divers weights + , hailstones, stony, carbuncle , hailstones , hailstones , headstone, masons , plummet, slingstones

Usage: 272

and when she was come

H935

come, bring, ... in, enter, go, carry, ...down, pass, ...out,

Usage: 0

to Solomon

H8010

שׁלמה
Sh@lomoh

Solomon

Usage: 293

she communed

H1696

דּבר
Dabar

speak, say, talk, promise, tell, commune, pronounce, utter, command

Usage: 1142

References

Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 9:1

Verse Info

Bible Rank: 10339
2 Chronicles Rank: 154
6 Topics
6 Themes
22 Cross References
1 Reading
Interlinear
2 Phrases
4 Names
3 References

Context Readings

Solomon And The Queen Of Sheba

¹ Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions. She had a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and a large amount of gold and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was on her heart. ² Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from Solomon which he did not explain to her.