2 Chronicles 9:1

New English Translation

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.

Cross References

Genesis 10:28

Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

Genesis 10:7

The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.

Genesis 25:3

Jokshan became the father of Sheba and Dedan. The descendants of Dedan were the Asshurites, Letushites, and Leummites.

1 Kings 4:31

He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

2 Chronicles 1:12

you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

2 Chronicles 9:2

Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.

2 Chronicles 9:9

She gave the king 120 talents of gold and a very large quantity of spices and precious gems. The quantity of spices the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon has never been matched.

Psalm 142:2

I pour out my lament before him; I tell him about my troubles.

Psalm 49:4

I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.

Psalm 72:10

The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.

Psalm 72:15

May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!

Psalm 78:2

I will sing a song that imparts wisdom; I will make insightful observations about the past.

Proverbs 1:6

To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.

Isaiah 60:6

Camel caravans will cover your roads, young camels from Midian and Ephah. All the merchants of Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing praises to the Lord.

Matthew 12:34

Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say anything good, since you are evil? For the mouth speaks from what fills the heart.

Matthew 12:42

The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon – and now, something greater than Solomon is here!

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

Matthew 13:35

This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has been hidden from the foundation of the world.”

Matthew 2:11

As they came into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their treasure boxes and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Luke 11:31

The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon – and now, something greater than Solomon is here!

1 Samuel 1:15

But Hannah replied, “That’s not the way it is, my lord! I am under a great deal of stress. I have drunk neither wine nor beer. Rather, I have poured out my soul to the Lord.