1 Kings 10:3 net — Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.

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

— 1 Kings 10:3, NET Bible

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1 Kings 10 — Context

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Solomon Entertains a Queen When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions.

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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.

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

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

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the food in his banquet hall, his servants and attendants, their robes, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings which he presented in the LORD’s temple, she was amazed.

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She said to the king,“The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!

1 Kings 10:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 10:3 say?
1 Kings 10:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.”
Where is 1 Kings 10:3 in the Bible?
1 Kings 10:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 10, verse 3.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 10:3.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 10:3 in?
1 Kings 10:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 10:3?
1 Kings 10:3 reads (NET): “Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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