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1 Kings 10:3

Solomon
Wisdom

1 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.

2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.

4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,

5 the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.

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BSB
And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.
KJV
And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king, which he told her not.
WEB
Solomon answered all her questions. There wasn’t anything hidden from the king which he didn’t tell her.
ASV
And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not anything hid from the king which he told her not.
DARBY
And Solomon explained to her all she spoke of: there was not a thing hidden from the king that he did not explain to her.
BLB
And Solomon answered to her all her matters; there was not a thing so difficult for the king, that he could not explain [it] to her.
ÅB
Men Salomo tydet alle hennes gåter; det var ikke et ord av det hun sa, som var dulgt for kongen, så han ikke kunne tyde det.
OTB
Salomo svarte på alle hennes spørsmål; ingenting var skjult for kongen som han ikke kunne forklare for henne.
B1930
Men Salomo tydet alle hennes gåter; det var ikke et ord av det hun sa, som var dulgt for kongen, så han ikke kunde tyde det.

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Cross references

  • Daniel 2:20–23

    and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

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  • 1 Kings 10:1

    Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.

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  • 1 Kings 3:12

    behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.

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  • 2 Samuel 14:17

    And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king bring me rest, for my lord the king is able to discern good and evil, just like the angel of God. May the LORD your God be with you.’”

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  • 1 Corinthians 1:30

    It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

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  • Proverbs 1:5–6

    let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

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  • Hebrews 4:12–13

    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

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  • Matthew 13:11

    He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

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