1 Kings 10:6 nasb — Then she said to the king, "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

NASB

"Then she said to the king, "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom."

— 1 Kings 10:6, NASB

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1 Kings 10 — Context

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Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from the king which he did not explain to her.

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When the queen of Sheba perceived all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,

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the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his waiters and their attire, his cupbearers, and his stairway by which he went up to the house of the LORD, there was no more spirit in her.

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Then she said to the king, "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

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"Nevertheless I did not believe the reports, until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. You exceed in wisdom and prosperity the report which I heard.

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"How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom.

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"Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel; because the LORD loved Israel forever, therefore He made you king, to do justice and righteousness."

1 Kings 10:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 10:6 say?
1 Kings 10:6 in the NASB reads: “Then she said to the king, "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.”
Where is 1 Kings 10:6 in the Bible?
1 Kings 10:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 10, verse 6.
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 10:6.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 10:6 in?
1 Kings 10:6 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 10:6?
1 Kings 10:6 reads (NASB): “Then she said to the king, "It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.” 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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