Parallel Verses
NET Bible
When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.
Holman Bible
The queen of Sheba
International Standard Version
When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's reputation with the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.
A Conservative Version
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.
American Standard Version
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Jehovah, she came to prove him with hard questions.
Amplified
Now when the queen of
Bible in Basic English
Now the queen of Sheba, hearing great things of Solomon, came to put his wisdom to the test with hard questions.
Darby Translation
And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon in connection with the name of Jehovah, and came to prove him with enigmas.
Julia Smith Translation
And queen Sheba heard the report of Solomon for the name of Jehovah, and she will come to try him in enigmas.
King James 2000
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with hard questions.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now the queen of Sheba had heard of the fame of Solomon regarding the name of Yahweh, and she came to test him with hard questions.
Modern King James verseion
And the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame concerning the name of Jehovah, and she came to test him with hard questions.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the queen of Sheba heard of the wisdom of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, and came to prove him with riddles.
New Heart English Bible
When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when, the queen of Sheba, heard the report of Solomon, as pertaining to the Name of Yahweh, she came to prove him, with abstruse questions.
Webster
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.
World English Bible
When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Yahweh, she came to prove him with hard questions.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the queen of Sheba is hearing of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Jehovah, and cometh to try him with enigmas,
Themes
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Precious stones » Brought from sheba
Queen » Of sheba, visits solomon
Queens » Characteristics of » Sheba, queen of
Sheba » Queen of, visits solomon
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 10:1
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Context Readings
The Visit Of The Queen Of Sheba
1 When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. 2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.
Cross References
Matthew 12:42
The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon -- and now, something greater than Solomon is here!
Luke 11:31
The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon -- and now, something greater than Solomon is here!
Genesis 10:7
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
Genesis 10:28
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
Psalm 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.
Psalm 72:15
May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!
Judges 14:12-14
Samson said to them, "I will give you a riddle. If you really can solve it during the seven days the party lasts, I will give you thirty linen robes and thirty sets of clothes.
2 Chronicles 9:1-12
When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.
Psalm 49:4
I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.
Isaiah 60:6
Camel caravans will cover your roads, young camels from Midian and Ephah. All the merchants of Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing praises to the Lord.
Jeremiah 6:20
I take no delight when they offer up to me frankincense that comes from Sheba or sweet-smelling cane imported from a faraway land. I cannot accept the burnt offerings they bring me. I get no pleasure from the sacrifices they offer to me.'
Ezekiel 27:22-23
The merchants of Sheba and Raamah engaged in trade with you; they traded the best kinds of spices along with precious stones and gold for your products.
Ezekiel 38:13
Sheba and Dedan and the traders of Tarshish with all its young warriors will say to you, "Have you come to loot? Have you assembled your armies to plunder, to carry away silver and gold, to take away cattle and goods, to haul away a great amount of spoils?"'
Genesis 25:3
Jokshan became the father of Sheba and Dedan. The descendants of Dedan were the Asshurites, Letushites, and Leummites.
1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.
1 Kings 4:34
People from all nations came to hear Solomon's display of wisdom; they came from all the kings of the earth who heard about his wisdom.
Job 6:19
The caravans of Tema looked intently for these streams; the traveling merchants of Sheba hoped for them.
Job 28:28
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Proverbs 1:5-6
(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
Proverbs 2:3-6
indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding --
Matthew 13:11
He replied, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.
Matthew 13:35
This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has been hidden from the foundation of the world."
Mark 4:34
He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately he explained everything to his own disciples.
John 17:3
Now this is eternal life -- that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.
1 Corinthians 1:20-21
Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?