2 Chronicles 9:4
2 Chronicles 9:4 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
and the food 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 unto the house of Jehovah; there was no more spirit in her.
And the food at his table, and all his servants seated there, and those who were waiting on him in their places, and their robes, and his wine-servants and their robes, and the burned offerings which he made in the house of the Lord, there was no more spirit in her.
the food on the table, how his officials lived, how his servants operated and how they were dressed, the clothes of the waiters, and the burnt offerings he presented at the Lord's Temple, she was so astonished she could hardly breathe.
And the meate of his table, and the sitting of his seruants, and the order of his wayters, and their apparel, and his butlers, and their apparel, and his burnt offrings which he offred in the house of the Lord, and she was greatly astonied.
and the food of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the standing of his ministers, and their clothing, and his stewards, and their clothing, an his burnt-offering that he offered up in the house of Jehovah, and there hath not been any more spirit in her.
the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his ministers, their clothing, his cup bearers and their clothing, and his ascent by which he went up to the LORD’s house, there was no more spirit in her.
And the provisions of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cup-bearers 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.
And the meats of his table, and the dwelling places of his servants, and the attendance of his officers, and their apparel, his cupbearers also, and their garments, and the victims which he offered in the house of the Lord: there was no more spirit in her, she was so astonished.
she saw the food that was served on his table every day; she saw how his officials were seated at the table, their uniforms, the servants who served the food and wine, and the sacrifices that he took to the temple to be completely burned on the altar. She was extremely amazed.
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2 Chronicles 9:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מַאֲכַ֣ל
שֻׁלְחָנ֡/וֹ
וּ/מוֹשַׁ֣ב
עֲבָדָי/ו֩
וּ/מַעֲמַ֨ד
מְשָׁרְתָ֜י/ו
וּ/מַלְבּֽוּשֵׁי/הֶ֗ם
וּ/מַשְׁקָי/ו֙
וּ/מַלְבּ֣וּשֵׁי/הֶ֔ם
וַ/עֲלִיָּת֔/וֹ
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
בֵּ֣ית
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/לֹא
הָ֥יָה
ע֛וֹד
בָּ֖/הּ
רֽוּחַ
וּ/מַאֲכַ֣ל
maʼăkâl
H3978
food
Conj | N-ms
שֻׁלְחָנ֡/וֹ
shulchân
H7979
table
N-ms | Suff
וּ/מוֹשַׁ֣ב
môwshâb
H4186
seat
Conj | N-ms
עֲבָדָי/ו֩
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
וּ/מַעֲמַ֨ד
maʻămâd
H4612
office
Conj | N-ms
מְשָׁרְתָ֜י/ו
shârath
H8334
to minister
V-Piel | Suff
וּ/מַלְבּֽוּשֵׁי/הֶ֗ם
malbûwsh
H4403
garment
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וּ/מַשְׁקָי/ו֙
mashqeh
H4945
cupbearer
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וּ/מַלְבּ֣וּשֵׁי/הֶ֔ם
malbûwsh
H4403
garment
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וַ/עֲלִיָּת֔/וֹ
ʻălîyâh
H5944
upper room
Conj | N-fs | Suff
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הָ֥יָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
ע֛וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
בָּ֖/הּ
Prep | Suff
רֽוּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 9:4
וּ/מַאֲכַ֣ל
maʼăkâl
H3978
"food"
Conj | N-ms
This word means food or something to eat, like fruit or meat, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit in Genesis. It's about nourishment and survival.
Definition: food, fruit, meat
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: food, fruit, (bake-)meat(-s), victual. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 33:20; Psalms 44:12.
שֻׁלְחָנ֡/וֹ
shulchân
H7979
"table"
N-ms | Suff
A shulchan refers to a table, often used for meals or sacred purposes, like a king's table. It symbolizes a place of community and sharing.
Definition: 1) table 1a) table 1a1) of king's table, private use, sacred uses
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: table. See also: Exodus 25:23; 1 Kings 13:20; Psalms 23:5.
וּ/מוֹשַׁ֣ב
môwshâb
H4186
"seat"
Conj | N-ms
A seat can refer to a physical place of sitting or a gathering of people, like an assembly. It can also mean a dwelling place or location, and is sometimes used to describe a group of people living together.
Definition: 1) seat, assembly, dwelling-place, dwelling, dwellers 1a) seat, sitting, those sitting, sitting company or assembly 1b) dwelling place, dwelling 1c) situation, location 1d) time of dwelling 1e) those dwelling, dweller
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning. See also: Genesis 10:30; 1 Samuel 20:25; Psalms 1:1.
עֲבָדָי/ו֩
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
וּ/מַעֲמַ֨ד
maʻămâd
H4612
"office"
Conj | N-ms
Maamad means an office or position, like a job or function, and can also refer to attendance or service. It is used in the Bible to describe roles and responsibilities. This term appears in several biblical books.
Definition: 1) attendance, office, function, service 1a) station, office, post 1b) office, function 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: attendance, office, place, state. See also: 1 Kings 10:5; 2 Chronicles 9:4; Isaiah 22:19.
מְשָׁרְתָ֜י/ו
shârath
H8334
"to minister"
V-Piel | Suff
This verb means to serve or minister to someone, often in a worship or temple setting. It is used to describe the work of priests and Levites in the Old Testament.
Definition: (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. See also: Genesis 39:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Psalms 101:6.
וּ/מַלְבּֽוּשֵׁי/הֶ֗ם
malbûwsh
H4403
"garment"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to clothing or garments, like the attire people wear. It's used in the Bible to describe what people wore, including special vestments.
Definition: clothing, apparel, vestments, raiment, attire
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: apparel, raiment, vestment. See also: 1 Kings 10:5; Job 27:16; Isaiah 63:3.
וּ/מַשְׁקָי/ו֙
mashqeh
H4945
"cupbearer"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word means to give drink or water, and can also refer to a butler or cupbearer. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often describing a well-watered region or a person who serves drinks.
Definition: butler, cup-bearer
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: butler(-ship), cupbearer, drink(-ing), fat pasture, watered. See also: Genesis 13:10; Genesis 41:9; Isaiah 32:6.
וּ/מַלְבּ֣וּשֵׁי/הֶ֔ם
malbûwsh
H4403
"garment"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to clothing or garments, like the attire people wear. It's used in the Bible to describe what people wore, including special vestments.
Definition: clothing, apparel, vestments, raiment, attire
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: apparel, raiment, vestment. See also: 1 Kings 10:5; Job 27:16; Isaiah 63:3.
וַ/עֲלִיָּת֔/וֹ
ʻălîyâh
H5944
"upper room"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word refers to an upper room or a lofty place, like a stairway or a roof chamber. In 2 Kings 4:10, it describes a special room built for the prophet Elisha, showing hospitality to him. It can also symbolize a place of spiritual elevation.
Definition: roof-room, roof chamber
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: ascent, (upper) chamber, going up, loft, parlour. See also: Judges 3:20; 2 Kings 23:12; Psalms 104:3.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הָ֥יָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
ע֛וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
בָּ֖/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
רֽוּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 9:4
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Context — The Queen of Sheba
2And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.
3When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
4the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.
5She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. 6But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke 12:37 | Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 4:22–23 | Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry. |
| 3 | Psalms 143:7 | Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. |
| 4 | Daniel 10:17 | How can I, your servant, speak with you, my lord? Now I have no strength, nor is any breath left in me.” |
| 5 | Song of Solomon 5:8 | O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you, if you find my beloved, tell him I am sick with love. |
| 6 | John 6:53–57 | So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 9:18 | he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:81 | My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 23:13 | And she looked out and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!” |
| 10 | Proverbs 9:5 | “Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed. |
2 Chronicles 9:4 Summary
[The queen of Sheba was amazed by the wealth and wisdom of Solomon's kingdom, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:4. She was particularly impressed by the food, the organization of the servants, and the burnt offerings presented at the house of the Lord. This verse reminds us that true greatness and wisdom come from following God's ways, as mentioned in Proverbs 9:10. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves what things in our lives inspire us to worship and praise God, and how we can use our gifts and talents to serve Him, just like Solomon did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What impressed the queen of Sheba about Solomon's kingdom?
The queen of Sheba was impressed by the food at Solomon's 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, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:4. This display of wisdom and wealth was a testament to Solomon's God-given wisdom, as mentioned in 1 Kings 3:12.
How did the queen of Sheba's visit relate to Solomon's wisdom?
The queen of Sheba's visit was a direct result of her desire to test Solomon's wisdom, which she had heard about in her own country, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 9:1-2. Her experience during the visit confirmed the reports she had heard, and she was amazed by Solomon's wisdom, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:5-6.
What can we learn from the queen of Sheba's reaction to Solomon's kingdom?
The queen of Sheba's reaction teaches us the importance of being open to learning and experiencing new things, as she was willing to travel to a foreign land to learn from Solomon, as seen in 1 Kings 10:1-3. We can also learn from her humility and willingness to acknowledge the greatness of Solomon's wisdom, as mentioned in Proverbs 1:7.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles?
This verse contributes to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles, which highlights the importance of following God's commands and the consequences of disobedience, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The queen of Sheba's visit and her admiration for Solomon's wisdom demonstrate the blessings that come from following God's ways, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 29:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can demonstrate hospitality and generosity, like Solomon did with the queen of Sheba?
- How can I, like the queen of Sheba, cultivate a sense of wonder and awe in my relationship with God, and what role does humility play in this process?
- In what ways can I, like Solomon, use my gifts and talents to serve and glorify God, and what are some potential consequences of not using them for His purposes?
- What are some things in my life that 'take my breath away' and inspire me to worship and praise God, and how can I nurture those experiences?
- How can I, like the queen of Sheba, be open to learning from others and experiencing new things, and what role does a willingness to learn play in my spiritual growth?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 9:4
[See comments on 1 Kings 10:3].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 9:4
And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:4
2 Chronicles 9:4 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.Ver. 4. And their apparel] 1 Kings 10:5.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:4
(4) And his ascent by which he went up into the house of the Lord.—Kings, “And his burnt offering which he offered in the house of the Lord.” The LXX., Syr., and Vulg. here agree with Kings; and the Arab. reads, “the altar on which he offered.” In all other passages, the word used in our text (‘alîyâh) means not ascent, but upper chamber; it is likely, therefore, that in the present instance it is merely an error of transcription for the term occurring in Kings (‘ôlâh, “burnt-offering”).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 9:4
4. and their apparel] The phrase is repeated probably through an error of transcription; it occurs once only in the parallel place in 1 Kin. his ascent by which he went up] Render (if the text be sound), his manner of going up, i.e. the pomp with which he went up (so Targ.); but LXX. and Pesh. give, the burnt-offerings which he used to offer, a rendering which is right in 1 Kings 10:5 (cp. R.V. mg.). The difference of reading between Chron. and 1 Kin. in the Heb. is slight.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 9:4
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Eating and Drinking With the Drunken by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of guarding one's eyes, ears, and diet from sinful influences. He leads the congregation in a prayer of repentance for consum |
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It’s Time to Get Right With God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a response to God's call to get out of despair and captivity. He uses the example of Israel being captivated by their unbelief |
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Our Daily Homily - Jude by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of keeping ourselves in the love of God, urging believers to remain anchored in their faith amidst the distractions of life. He encourages buil |
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Holiness - Revelation 16:15 (Spotless Garments, With the Need of Godly Parenting and Purity in Youth) by Hans R. Waldvogel | Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the necessity of holiness and godly parenting in preparing for the return of Christ, urging believers to keep their spiritual garments spotless. He hig |
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Ruth From "The Numerical Bible" by F.W. Grant | F. W. Grant preaches on the Book of Ruth, highlighting the historical context during the times of the judges and its connection to David and the kingdom. The story shows how God's |
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Behold the Happiness of Those Espoused to Christ by Thomas Shepard | Thomas Shepard preaches about the happiness of those who are espoused to the Lord Jesus, as their hopes are set on the second coming of Christ and the promises of the next life. Sa |
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Feasting in the Presence of Your Enemy! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound promise found in Psalm 23:5, where God prepares a feast for His children in the presence of their enemies. This imagery illustrates God's ab |