2 Chronicles 9:5 bbe — And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.

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"And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true."

— 2 Chronicles 9:5, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

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And Solomon gave her answers to all her questions; there was no secret which he did not make clear to her.

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And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had made,

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And the food at his table, and all his servants seated there, and those who were waiting on him in their places, and their robes, and his wine-servants and their robes, and the burned offerings which he made in the house of the Lord, there was no more spirit in her.

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And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.

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But I had no faith in what was said about you, till I came and saw for myself; and truly, word was not given me of half your great wisdom; you are much greater than they said.

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Happy are your wives and happy these your servants whose place is ever before you, hearing your words of wisdom.

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Praise be to the Lord your God whose pleasure it was to put you on the seat of his kingdom to be king for the Lord your God: because, in his love for Israel, it was the purpose of your God to make them strong for ever, he made you king over them, to be their judge in righteousness.

2 Chronicles 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:5 say?
2 Chronicles 9:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 5.
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 9:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:5 in?
2 Chronicles 9:5 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 9:5?
2 Chronicles 9:5 reads (BBE): “And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.” 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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