Skip to content

2 Chronicles 9:1-12 The Reign of King Hezekiah

1 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon
When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions. Arriving with a very great caravan—with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones—she came to Solomon and talked with him about all she had on her mind.

2 Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too hard for him to explain to her.

3 When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, as well as the palace he had built,

4 the food on his table, the seating of his officials, the attending servants in their robes, the cupbearers in their robes and the burnt offerings he made at the temple of the Lord, she was overwhelmed.

5 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true.

6 But I did not believe what they said until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told me; you have far exceeded the report I heard.

7 How happy your men must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

8 Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king to rule for the Lord your God. Because of the love of your God for Israel and his desire to uphold them forever, he has made you king over them, to maintain justice and righteousness.”

9 Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

10 (The men of Hiram and the men of Solomon brought gold from Ophir; they also brought algumwood and precious stones.

11 The king used the algumwood to make steps for the temple of the Lord and for the royal palace, and to make harps and lyres for the musicians. Nothing like them had ever been seen in Judah.)

12 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired and asked for; he gave her more than she had brought to him. Then she left and returned with her retinue to her own country.

Cross References for 2 Chronicles 9:1-12

Genesis 10:7 - The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. Click to read the verse Genesis 10:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 10:7

Matthew 12:34 - You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:34

Psalms 72:10 - The kings of Tarshish and of distant shores will bring tribute to him; the kings of Sheba and S... Click to read the verse Psalms 72:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 72:10

Genesis 10:28 - Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Click to read the verse Genesis 10:28 Click to read the verse Genesis 10:28

Genesis 25:3 - Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan; the descendants of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Le... Click to read the verse Genesis 25:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:3

Matthew 2:11 - On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshi... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:11

2 Chronicles 1:1 - Solomon Asks for Wisdom Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for t... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:1

Isaiah 39:2 - Hezekiah received the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his storehouses—the silver, the... Click to read the verse Isaiah 39:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 39:2

Isaiah 60:6 - Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah. And all from Sheba will... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:6

1 Chronicles 18:10 - he sent his son Hadoram to King David to greet him and congratulate him on his victory in battl... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:10

Matthew 13:35 - So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:35

Psalms 49:4 - I will turn my ear to a proverb; with the harp I will expound my riddle: Click to read the verse Psalms 49:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:4

Isaiah 30:6 - An oracle concerning the animals of the Negev: Through a land of hardship and distress, of lion... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:6

Psalms 78:2 - I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old— Click to read the verse Psalms 78:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:2

1 Kings 4:34 - Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:34 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:34

Matthew 13:11 - He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but n... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11

Matthew 12:42 - The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she c... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:42

Proverbs 1:6 - for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:6

1 Samuel 1:15 - “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinki... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:15

1 Kings 4:31 - He was wiser than any other man, including Ethan the Ezrahite—wiser than Heman, Calcol and Dard... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:31 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:31

Luke 11:31 - The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn th... Click to read the verse Luke 11:31 Click to read the verse Luke 11:31

2 Chronicles 1:12 - therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, riches and h... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:12

Psalms 72:15 - Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him and bless him ... Click to read the verse Psalms 72:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 72:15

2 Chronicles 9:9 - Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. Th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:9 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 9:9

1 Kings 10:1-13 - The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and h... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:1-13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:1-13

Psalms 142:2 - I pour out my complaint before him; before him I tell my trouble. Click to read the verse Psalms 142:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 142:2