역대하 9:23 KRV

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Chronicles 9:13-31

The Immense Wealth of Solomon and his Death v. 13. Now, the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold (almost $20,000,000), v. 14. beside that which chapmen, traders, especially such as establish commercial connections with new territories, and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia, the mighty and wealthy sheikhs of the various tribes of the peninsula, and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon, as... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

β. The Visit of the Queen of Sheba: 2 Chronicles 9:1-12ch 9:1.And the queen of Sheba heard the fame of Solomon, and she came to prove Solomon with riddles to Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels bearing spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones; and she 2came to Solomon, and spake to him of all that was in her heart. And Solomon answered her all her questions, and there was nothing hid from Solomon 3that he answered her not. And the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

The story of the Queen of Sheba's coming is full of beauty, as it illustrates the true influence of kingship exercised under the government of the eternal King. The fame of Solomon's wisdom attracted her to his court, and she came principally to discuss with him the problems on her mind. "She came to prove Solomon with hard questions." He welcomed her with fine courtesy, and answered her questions to her satisfaction. The matter of principal interest is the effect produced on her by her visit.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

2 Chronicles 9:1-Obadiah : . The Visit of the Queen of Sheba; Solomon’ s Wealth; his Death (see notes on 1 Kings 10:1-Joel :; 1 Kings 11:41-John :).— The variations between the two records are unimportant. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

CRITICAL NOTES.] 2 Chronicles 9:1-12. This narrative is parallel with 1 Kings 10:1-18, from which it varies little; Solomon’s glory (2 Chronicles 9:13-28); and the close of his reign (2 Chronicles 9:29-31) corresponding with 1 Kings 11:41-43.2 Chronicles 9:1-12.—The Queen of Sheba’s visit. Two Shebas, Ethiopian and Arabian. Both countries have traditions on the visit; in both government by queens was common. Sheba, in Arabia, was the great spice country and an important kingdom. Sheba in... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

Chapter 9And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not. And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31

2 Chronicles 9:12 . Besides that which she had brought unto the king. It cannot be understood that Solomon returned the presents which the queen brought to him; but he far exceeded her in liberality and profusion of gifts. 1 Kings 10:13. 2 Chronicles 9:15 . Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold; weight three hundred ounces, and value about twelve hundred pounds sterling each. He intended these for captains, not foreseeing that he was making them for Shishak, king of Egypt.... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:19-23

2Ch 9:19 And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom. Ver. 19-23, &c.] See 1 Kings 10:20-22 , &c. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Chronicles 9:23

sought: 2 Chronicles 9:6, 2 Chronicles 9:7, 1 Kings 4:34, Isaiah 11:2, Isaiah 11:10 God: 2 Chronicles 1:10-2 Kings :, 1 Kings 3:28, Proverbs 2:6, Daniel 1:17, Daniel 2:21-Isaiah :, Daniel 5:11, Luke 21:15, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 1 Corinthians 12:8, Ephesians 1:17, James 1:5, James 1:16, James 1:17, James 3:17 Reciprocal: 1 Kings 4:31 - his fame 1 Kings 10:23 - exceeded 1 Chronicles 18:10 - all manner Ezra 4:20 - toll Psalms 72:15 - daily Psalms 89:27 - higher Ecclesiastes 1:16 - Lo Ecclesiastes... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Chronicles 9:23

And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon — All in those parts of the world. read more