2 Chronicles 9:6

6 I did not believe what they told me until I came and saw for myself. I had not heard of even half your wisdom. You are even wiser than people say.

2 Chronicles 9:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 10:6

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:5).

2 Chronicles 9:6 In-Context

4 She saw the food that was served at his table, the living quarters for his officials, the organization of his palace staff and the uniforms they wore, the clothing of the servants who waited on him at feasts, and the sacrifices he offered in the Temple. It left her breathless and amazed.

5 She said to the king, "What I heard in my own country about you and your wisdom is true!

6 I did not believe what they told me until I came and saw for myself. I had not heard of even half your wisdom. You are even wiser than people say.

7 How fortunate are those who serve you, who are always in your presence and are privileged to hear your wise sayings!

8 Praise the Lord your God! He has shown how pleased he is with you by making you king, to rule in his name. Because he loves his people Israel and wants to preserve them forever, he has made you their king so that you can maintain law and justice."