2 Chronicles 9:3 net — When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s wisdom, the palace he had built,

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

— 2 Chronicles 9:3, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 9 — 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. 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 wisdom, the palace he had built,

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the food in his banquet hall, his servants and attendants in their robes, his cupbearers in their robes, and his burnt sacrifices 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!

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I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn’t hear even half the story! Your wisdom surpasses what was reported to me.

2 Chronicles 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:3 say?
2 Chronicles 9:3 in the NET Bible reads: “When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s wisdom, the palace 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 (NET): “When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s wisdom, the palace 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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