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2 Chronicles 9:2

Solomon
Wisdom

1 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.

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

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

4 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 him to explain.
KJV
And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.
WEB
Solomon answered all her questions. There wasn’t anything hidden from Solomon which he didn’t tell her.
ASV
And Solomon told her all her questions; and there was not anything hid from Solomon which he told her not.
DARBY
And Solomon explained to her all she spoke of, and there was not a thing hidden from Solomon that he did not explain to her.
BLB
And Solomon declared to her all her questions, and not a thing was concealed from Solomon that he could not explain to her.
ÅB
Men Salomo tydet alle hennes gåter; det var ikke et ord av det hun sa, som var dulgt for Salomo, så han ikke kunne tyde det.
OTB
Salomo svarte på alle hennes spørsmål; det var ingenting Salomo ikke kunne klargjøre for henne.
B1930
Men Salomo tydet alle hennes gåter; det var ikke et ord av det hun sa, som var dulgt for Salomo, så han ikke kunde tyde det.

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Cross references

  • Mark 4:34

    He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples.

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  • Colossians 2:3

    in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

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  • Hebrews 4:12

    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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  • Proverbs 13:20

    He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

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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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  • Mark 4:11

    He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,

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  • James 1:5

    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

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  • Proverbs 18:4

    The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

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