2 Chronicles 9:1

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The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s reputation. So she came to Jerusalem to test him with riddles. She arrived with a large group of servants, with camels carrying spices, a large quantity of gold, and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she talked to him about everything she had on her mind.

Cross References

Genesis 10:28

Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

Genesis 10:7

Cush’s descendants were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. Raamah’s descendants were Sheba and Dedan.

Genesis 25:3

Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. Dedan’s descendants were the Assyrians, the Letushites, and the Leummites.

1 Kings 4:31

He was wiser than anyone, than Ethan the Ezrahite, or Heman, Calcol, or Darda, Mahol’s sons. His fame spread to all the nations around him.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon, son of David, strengthened his position over the kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and made him very powerful.

2 Chronicles 1:12

So wisdom and knowledge will be given to you. I will also give you riches, fortunes, and honor like no other king before or after you.”

2 Chronicles 9:2

Solomon answered all her questions. No question was too difficult for Solomon to answer.

2 Chronicles 9:9

She gave the king 9,000 pounds of gold, a very large quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never was there such a large quantity of spices ⌞in Israel⌟ as those that the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon.

Psalm 142:2

I pour out my complaints in his presence and tell him my troubles.

Psalm 49:4

I will turn my attention to a proverb. I will explain my riddle with the ⌞music of⌟ a lyre.

Psalm 72:10

May the kings from Tarshish and the islands bring presents. May the kings from Sheba and Seba bring gifts.

Psalm 72:15

May he live long. May the gold from Sheba be given to him. May ⌞the people⌟ pray for him continually. May ⌞they⌟ praise him all day long.

Psalm 78:2

I will open my mouth to illustrate points. I will explain what has been hidden long ago,

Proverbs 1:6

to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

Isaiah 60:6

“Many camels will cover your ⌞land⌟, young camels from Midian and Ephah. Everyone from Sheba will come. They will bring gold and incense. They will sing the praises of the Lord.

Matthew 12:34

You poisonous snakes! How can you evil people say anything good? Your mouth says what comes from inside you.

Matthew 12:42

The queen from the south will stand up at the time of judgment with you. She will condemn you, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear Solomon’s wisdom. But look, someone greater than Solomon is here!

Matthew 13:11

Jesus answered, “Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the crowd.

Matthew 13:35

So what the prophet had said came true: “I will open my mouth to illustrate points. I will tell what has been hidden since the world was made.”

Matthew 2:11

When they entered the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary. So they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Luke 11:31

The queen from the south will stand up at the time of judgment with the men who live today. She will condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear Solomon’s wisdom. But look, someone greater than Solomon is here!

1 Samuel 1:15

Hannah responded, “No sir. I’m not drunk. I’m depressed. I’m pouring out my heart to the Lord.