2 Chronicles 9:1

New American Bible - revised edition

The queen of Sheba, having heard a report of Solomon’s fame, came to Jerusalem to test him with subtle questions, accompanied by a very numerous retinue and by 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.

Cross References

Genesis 10:28

Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

Genesis 10:7

The descendants of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Genesis 25:3

Jokshan became the father of Sheba and Dedan. The descendants of Dedan were the Asshurim, the Letushim, and the Leummim.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon, son of David, strengthened his hold on the kingdom, for the Lord, his God, was with him, making him ever greater.

2 Chronicles 1:12

wisdom and knowledge are given you. I will also give you riches, treasures, and glory, such as kings before you never had, nor will those who come after you. Solomon’s Wealth.

2 Chronicles 9:2

Solomon explained to her everything she asked about, and there was nothing so obscure that Solomon could not explain it to her.

2 Chronicles 9:9

Then she gave the king one hundred and twenty gold talents, a very large quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again did anyone bring such an abundance of spices as the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

Psalm 142:2

With my own voice I cry to the Lord; with my own voice I beseech the Lord.

Psalm 49:4

My mouth shall speak words of wisdom, my heart shall offer insights.

Psalm 72:10

May the kings of Tarshish and the islands bring tribute, the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

Psalm 72:15

Long may he live, receiving gold from Sheba, prayed for without cease, blessed day by day.

Psalm 78:2

I will open my mouth in a parable, unfold the puzzling events of the past.

Proverbs 1:6

To comprehend proverb and byword, the words of the wise and their riddles.

Isaiah 60:6

Caravans of camels shall cover you, dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and heralding the praises of the Lord.

Matthew 12:34

You brood of vipers, how can you say good things when you are evil? For from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Matthew 12:42

At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here. The Return of the Unclean Spirit.

Matthew 13:11

He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.

Matthew 13:35

to fulfill what had been said through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation [of the world].” The Explanation of the Parable of the Weeds.

Matthew 2:11

and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Luke 11:31

At the judgment the queen of the south will rise with the men of this generation and she will condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and there is something greater than Solomon here.

1 Samuel 1:15

“No, my lord!” Hannah answered. “I am an unhappy woman. I have had neither wine nor liquor; I was only pouring out my heart to the Lord.