1 Kings 10:8 akjv — Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and that hear your wisdom.

American King James Version

"Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and that hear your wisdom. "

— 1 Kings 10:8, American King James Version

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1 Kings 10 — Context

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And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up to the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her.

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And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom.

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However, I believed not the words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: your wisdom and prosperity exceeds the fame which I heard.

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Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and that hear your wisdom.

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Blessed be the LORD your God, which delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he you king, to do judgment and justice.

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And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.

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And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.

1 Kings 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 10:8 say?
1 Kings 10:8 in the American King James Version reads: “Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and that hear your wisdom. ”
Where is 1 Kings 10:8 in the Bible?
1 Kings 10:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 10, verse 8.
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 10:8.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 10:8 in?
1 Kings 10:8 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 10:8?
1 Kings 10:8 reads (AKJV): “Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and that hear 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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