2 Chronicles 9:3 cpdv — And after she saw these things, specifically, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And after she saw these things, specifically, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built, "

— 2 Chronicles 9:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

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Also, when the queen of Sheba had heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem, with great riches and with camels which were carrying aromatics, and very much gold, and precious gems, so that she might test him with enigmas. And when she had approached Solomon, she spoke to him all that was in her heart.

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And Solomon explained for her all that she had proposed. And there was nothing that he did not make clear to her.

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And after she saw these things, specifically, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built,

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indeed also the foods of his table, and the habitations of the servants, and the duties of his ministers, and their apparel, and also his cupbearers and their garments, and the victims which he was immolating in the house of the Lord, there was no longer any spirit in her, due to astonishment.

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And she said to the king: “The word is true, which I had heard in my own land, about your virtues and wisdom.

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I did not believe those who described it, until I had arrived and my eyes had seen, and I had proven that not even half of your wisdom had been described to me. You have exceeded your fame with your virtue.

2 Chronicles 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:3 say?
2 Chronicles 9:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And after she saw these things, specifically, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built, ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:3 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 9:3.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:3 in?
2 Chronicles 9:3 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 2 Chronicles 9:3?
2 Chronicles 9:3 reads (CPDV): “And after she saw these things, specifically, the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had built, ” 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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