2 Chronicles 9:3 nasb — When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,

NASB

"When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,"

— 2 Chronicles 9:3, NASB

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

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Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions. She had a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and a large amount of gold and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was on her heart.

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

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When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house which he had built,

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the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his ministers and their attire, his cupbearers and their attire, and his stairway by which he went up to the house of the LORD, she was breathless.

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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 their reports until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You surpass the report that I heard.

2 Chronicles 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:3 say?
2 Chronicles 9:3 in the NASB reads: “When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, 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 (NASB): “When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, 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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