2 Chronicles 9:5 kjv — And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:

King James Version

"And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:"

— 2 Chronicles 9:5, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

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And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.

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And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

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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; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into 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 which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:

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Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.

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Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.

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Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the Lord thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

2 Chronicles 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:5 say?
2 Chronicles 9:5 in the King James Version reads: “And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:”
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 (KJV): “And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy 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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