2 Chronicles 9:2 kjv
And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.
2 Chronicles 9:2 nkjv
So Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing so difficult for Solomon that he could not explain it to her.
2 Chronicles 9:2 niv
Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too hard for him to explain to her.
2 Chronicles 9:2 esv
And Solomon answered all her questions. There was nothing hidden from Solomon that he could not explain to her.
2 Chronicles 9:2 nlt
Solomon had answers for all her questions; nothing was too hard for him to explain to her.
2 Chronicles 9 2 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ki 3:12 | "behold, I have done... a wise and an understanding heart;" | God granted Solomon wisdom |
| 1 Ki 4:29-30 | "God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding... For he was wiser than all other men." | Vastness of Solomon's wisdom |
| 2 Chr 1:12 | "wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee..." | Divine origin of Solomon's wisdom |
| 1 Ki 10:1 | "when the queen of Sheba heard... she came to prove Solomon with hard questions" | Queen's purpose for visiting |
| 1 Ki 10:3 | "Solomon told her all her questions: there was not anything hid..." | Parallel account, Solomon's answers |
| Matt 12:42 | "The queen of the south... came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon" | Queen's journey to seek wisdom |
| Lk 11:31 | "The queen of the south... came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon;" | Echoes the purpose of Queen's visit |
| Prov 2:6 | "For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding." | God is the source of all wisdom |
| Jas 1:5 | "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God..." | Invitation to seek divine wisdom |
| Job 28:20-23 | "From where then does wisdom come?... God understands its way..." | God possesses and understands wisdom |
| Ps 147:5 | "Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite." | God's limitless knowledge and understanding |
| Rom 11:33 | "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!" | Acknowledging God's unfathomable wisdom |
| Dan 2:22 | "He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness," | God's ability to reveal all things |
| 1 Cor 2:10 | "But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God." | Divine revelation through the Spirit |
| 2 Tim 3:16 | "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God..." | Source of spiritual knowledge for believers |
| Jn 14:26 | "the Holy Spirit... will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you." | Spirit guiding to truth in believers |
| Isa 55:8-9 | "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," | God's wisdom transcends human understanding |
| Prov 8:12 | "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions." | Wisdom's attributes |
| Col 2:2-3 | "...Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." | All true wisdom found in Christ |
| 1 Jn 2:27 | "...the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you... it teaches you concerning all things..." | The Holy Spirit as the teacher for believers |
| Jn 1:1-2 | "In the beginning was the Word... and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God." | The Divine Word as source of knowledge |
| 1 Cor 1:24 | "...Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." | Christ personifies divine wisdom |
2 Chronicles 9 verses
2 Chronicles 9 2 Meaning
This verse powerfully asserts King Solomon's extraordinary, God-given wisdom, stating that he answered every inquiry from the Queen of Sheba, leaving no question unresolved or matter hidden. It signifies the depth and completeness of his understanding, fulfilling God's promise to grant him an unmatchable spirit of discernment and knowledge.
2 Chronicles 9 2 Context
This verse is part of the extensive narrative detailing the visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon in Jerusalem, as recorded in 2 Chronicles chapter 9, a parallel account to 1 Kings chapter 10. Chapter 9 opens with the Queen hearing of Solomon's fame—particularly in relation to the name of the Lord—and arriving to "test him with hard questions" (2 Chr 9:1). This verse serves as the immediate answer to that testing, establishing Solomon's remarkable intellectual and spiritual capacity before the subsequent verses describe the overwhelming opulence and organized life of his court that further astonished the Queen. Historically, this visit underscored God's favor on Solomon and the fulfillment of His promise, demonstrating to foreign nations the blessings of the Lord manifested through His chosen king in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 9 2 Word analysis
- And Solomon: (וּשְׁלֹמֹה - Ushlomo) Solomon (שְׁלֹמֹה - Shlomo) means "peaceful" or "complete." He was King David's son and successor, chosen by God to build the Temple and granted immense wisdom. His name highlights the peace of his reign and the wholeness of God's blessings upon him.
- told: (הִגִּיד - higgid) A Hiphil imperfect verb from נָגַד (nagad), meaning "to tell, declare, make known, explain fully." The Hiphil stem indicates causing something to be done, here, "causing her to know" or "making known." It implies a thorough and comprehensive explanation, not just simple answers.
- her all her questions: (אֶת־כָּל־שְׁאֵלֹתֶיהָ - 'et-kol-she'eloteha)
- all: (כָּל - kol) emphasizes completeness; every single question was addressed.
- her questions: (שְׁאֵלֹתֶיהָ - she'eloteha) from שָׁאַל (sha'al), "to ask, inquire." These were not casual queries but, as 2 Chr 9:1 states, "hard questions" (חִידֹות - chidot, riddles or enigmatic sayings, difficult propositions). They were intended to test the limits of his understanding, suggesting complex issues of philosophy, statecraft, theology, or natural sciences.
- and there was nothing hid from Solomon: (וְאֵין דָּבָר נֶעְלָם מִשְּׁלֹמֹה - v'ein davar ne'lam miShlomo)
- nothing: (אֵין דָּבָר - ein davar) literally "there was not a word/thing." This reinforces the preceding "all" and underscores the absolute nature of Solomon's answers.
- hid: (נֶעְלָם - ne'lam) A Nifal participle from עָלַם ('alam), meaning "to be concealed, hidden, obscure." It speaks to something kept secret or unknowable. The Nifal stem indicates a passive state, "that which was hidden." This phrase stresses that no mystery, no hidden matter, no intricate problem escaped his comprehension or explanation.
- which he told her not: (אֲשֶׁר לֹא־הִגִּיד לָהּ - 'asher lo-higgid lah) A reinforcing negative clause that reiterates and emphasizes the previous assertion. It explicitly confirms that Solomon did, in fact, reveal everything; there was absolutely no exception. This construction is a strong Hebrew idiom for full disclosure.
2 Chronicles 9 2 Bonus section
- The Chronicler, writing for a post-exilic audience, emphasizes this account to encourage faithfulness to God, showing how Solomon's devotion resulted in unparalleled blessing, attracting foreign dignitaries to the very seat of divine wisdom.
- The "hard questions" the Queen posed (from 2 Chr 9:1) were likely not mere trivial riddles but complex inquiries, perhaps about philosophical truths, governmental administration, spiritual insights, or even the wonders of creation, highlighting the comprehensive nature of Solomon's wisdom.
- Solomon's answers were not his own ingenious solutions solely, but revelations made possible by the Spirit of God. This divine enablement aligns him with figures like Joseph (Gen 41:16) and Daniel (Dan 2:22), who interpreted mysteries by God's power.
- The Queen's seeking wisdom from a foreign king, motivated by "the name of the Lord" (2 Chr 9:1), foreshadows the prophetic vision of Gentiles seeking God in Jerusalem, coming to the light of His wisdom in a future kingdom (Isa 2:2-3).
2 Chronicles 9 2 Commentary
2 Chronicles 9:2 is a succinct yet powerful affirmation of King Solomon's exceptional wisdom, granted by God. It directly addresses the Queen of Sheba's purpose in coming—to test him with "hard questions"—and decisively concludes that he fully met and exceeded her expectations. His ability to explain "all her questions," leaving "nothing hid," showcases not merely human intellect, but a profound, divinely-imparted understanding. This encounter served as a public, international demonstration of God's blessing and power through His chosen king, validating His promise to Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1:12. The breadth and depth of Solomon's wisdom allowed him to be a living testament to the truth and wisdom of the Lord, drawing a pagan queen to acknowledge the greatness of Israel's God.