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1 Kings 10:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And she said to the king, 'The reports I heard in my own country about your deeds and your wisdom were completely true.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Queen of Sheba is telling King Solomon that everything she had heard about his incredible wisdom and accomplishments back in her homeland was absolutely accurate.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account, King Solomon was renowned for his extraordinary wisdom, which was granted by God, making his kingdom prosperous and attracting visitors from afar. The Queen of Sheba, a ruler from a distant land, traveled to Jerusalem after hearing rumors of Solomon's wisdom and wealth, intending to test him with difficult questions. Upon witnessing his splendor and the accuracy of his answers, she confirmed the truth of the reports she had heard.

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