John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31
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2 Chronicles 9:1-12 Niv
John Gill
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 9:1
The queen of Sheba - See all the particulars of this royal visit distinctly marked and explained in the notes on 1 Kings 10:1-10 ; (note). The Targum calls her queen of Zemargad. read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 9:12
Beside that which she had brought unto the king - In 1 Kings 10:13 ; it is stated that Solomon gave her all she asked, besides that which he gave her of his royal bounty. It is not at all likely that he gave her back the presents which she brought to him, and which he had accepted. She had, no doubt, asked for several things which were peculiar to the land of Judea, and would be curiosities in her own kingdom; and besides these, he gave her other valuable presents. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1
The parallel shows very little variation on this narrative. In its first verse it adds the words (Authorized Version), "concerning the Name of the Lord" ( i.e. "to the glory of God"), after the words, the fame of Solomon. Sheba . This was the name of a descendant of Cush, a Hamite ( Genesis 10:7 ; 1 Chronicles 1:9 ); also of a son of Joktan, a Shemite ( Genesis 10:28 ; 1 Chronicles h 22); also of a son of Jokshan, Abraham's son by Keturah ( Genesis 25:3 ; 1 Chronicles 1:32 ). It... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-12
Solomon in all his glory. Nothing so strikingly illustrated the glory of Solomon as the visit of the Queen of Sheba, coming from "the uttermost parts of the earth to hear his wisdom," conferring great gifts upon him and receiving valuable presents in return (see Matthew 12:42 ). We have, among many things— I. ISRAEL FULFILLING ITS FUNCTION , viz. magnifying the Name of the Lord. One great end, the great end of its existence as a nation, was to bear witness to the Name and... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-12
Solomon's queenly visitor. I. HER JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM . ( 2 Chronicles 9:1 .) 1 . The country whence she came. Sheba. Not Meroe, or Ethiopia, as Josephus ('Ant.,' 8.6. 5), Grotius, and others say, following Abyssinian legend; but Sabaa, a country in Arabia Felix. Its capital Saba, or Mariaba, still exists under the name Marib, six days east of Sanaa. The district was extremely fertile, and abounded in frankincense, gold, and precious stones ( Jeremiah 6:20 ; Ezekiel... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31
A study in the matter of fame. The first twelve verses of this chapter—a chapter which otherwise offers little homiletic matter—put before us a very favourable instance of the legitimate operation of a great force in this world, the force called fame. It may sometimes be more pleasantly viewed under the description and title of an attraction , but it is a force under any circumstances, and often a very great one. The instance before us is a "favourable" one, because it is exhibited and... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:2
Nothing hid from Solomon; i.e. nothing obscure to him—no question knotty for Solomon. read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-12
This passage of story had been largely considered in the Kings; yet, because our Saviour has proposed it as an example to us in our enquiries after him (Matt. 12:42), we must not pass it over without observing briefly, 1. Those who honour God he will honour, 1 Sam. 2:30. Solomon had greatly honoured God, in building, beautifying, and dedicating the temple; all his wisdom and all his wealth were employed for the making of that a consummate piece: and now God made his wisdom and wealth to... read more