New International Version How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! New Living Translation How happy your people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom! English Standard Version Happy are your men! Happy are your servants, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! Berean Standard Bible How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! Berean Literal Bible Blessed are your men! Blessed are your servants, these who stand before you continually hearing your wisdom! King James Bible Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. New King James Version Happy are your men and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! New American Standard Bible Blessed are your men, and blessed are these servants of yours who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom! NASB 1995 “How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. NASB 1977 “How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. Legacy Standard Bible How blessed are your men, how blessed are these your servants who stand before you continually and hear your wisdom. Amplified Bible How blessed (fortunate, happy) are your men! How blessed are these your servants who stand continually before you, hearing your wisdom! Berean Annotated Bible How blessed are your men [your wives]! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! Christian Standard Bible How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom. Holman Christian Standard Bible How happy are your men. How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom. American Standard Version Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. Contemporary English Version Your wives and officials are lucky to be here where they can listen to the wise things you say. English Revised Version Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. GOD'S WORD® Translation How blessed your men must be! How blessed these servants of yours must be because they are always stationed in front of you, listening to your wisdom! Good News Translation How fortunate are your wives! And how fortunate your servants, who are always in your presence and are privileged to hear your wise sayings! International Standard Version How blessed are your staff! And how blessed are your employees, who serve you continuously and get to listen to your wisdom! NET Bible Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! New Heart English Bible Happy are your wives, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom. Webster's Bible Translation Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, who stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHow blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! World English Bible Happy are your men, happy are these your servants who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of your men, O the blessedness of your servants—these—who are standing before you continually, who are hearing your wisdom! Berean Literal Bible Blessed are your men! Blessed are your servants, these who stand before you continually hearing your wisdom! Young's Literal Translation O the happiness of thy men, O the happiness of thy servants -- these -- who are standing before thee continually, who are hearing thy wisdom! Smith's Literal Translation Happy thy men, happy these thy servants, standing before thee continually, hearing thy wisdom. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed are thy men, and blessed are thy servants, who stand before thee always, and hear thy wisdom. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed are your men, and blessed are your servants, who stand before you always, and who hear your wisdom. New American Bible Happy are your servants, happy these ministers of yours, who stand before you always and listen to your wisdom. New Revised Standard Version Happy are your wives! Happy are these your servants, who continually attend you and hear your wisdom! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHappy are your wives, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed are your wives; blessed are your Servants, these who stand before you constantly and are hearing your wisdom. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed are thy wives, blessed are these thy servants who stand before thee continually, who hear all thy wisdom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Queen of Sheba…7But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard. 8How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 9Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”… Cross References How blessed are your men! 2 Chronicles 9:7 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! Psalm 144:15 Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD. Deuteronomy 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” How blessed are these servants of yours Luke 12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. Matthew 24:46 Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Proverbs 14:35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful. who stand continually before you Daniel 1:19 And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service. Daniel 1:5 The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king’s service. 1 Kings 12:6 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. and hear your wisdom! 2 Chronicles 9:23 All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 1 Kings 4:34 So men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. 2 Chronicles 9:7 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Proverbs 8:34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway. Treasury of Scripture Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, which stand continually before you, and that hear your wisdom. happy are these 2 Chronicles 9:7,8 Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom… Proverbs 3:13,14 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding… Proverbs 8:34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Jump to Previous Blessed Continually Happiness Happy Hear Hearing Officials Servants Stand Standing Wisdom Wives WordsJump to Next Blessed Continually Happiness Happy Hear Hearing Officials Servants Stand Standing Wisdom Wives Words1 Kings 10 1. The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon14. Solomon's gold 16. His targets 18. The throne of ivory 21. His vessels 24. His presents 26. his chariots and horse 28. his tribute How blessed are your men! The Queen of Sheba recognized that Solomon’s reign brought unusual order, prosperity, and security to Israel. Those associated with his court shared in the benefits of a kingdom marked by God-given wisdom and abundance. 2Ch 9:7 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants… How blessed are these servants of yours Solomon’s attendants held honored positions in the royal household. Their daily service placed them near a king whose rule had become known throughout surrounding nations. Luk 12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch.… who stand continually before you These servants were regularly present to carry out Solomon’s commands and assist in the administration of his kingdom. Their closeness to the king reflected both trust and responsibility. Dan 1:19 And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men… and hear your wisdom! Solomon’s wisdom shaped his judgments, government, and dealings with foreign rulers. The Queen’s words show that what she had heard about him was confirmed by what she witnessed in Jerusalem. 2Ch 9:23 All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe King of Israel, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by peace and prosperity. 2. Queen of Sheba A monarch from a distant land, likely in the region of modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, who visits Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions. 3. Servants of Solomon The individuals who serve in Solomon's court, benefiting from his wisdom and leadership. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's court is located and where the Queen of Sheba visits to witness Solomon's wisdom firsthand. 5. Event of the Queen's Visit The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon is a significant event that demonstrates the far-reaching fame of Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom. Teaching Points The Blessing of WisdomThe verse highlights the blessing of being in the presence of wisdom. In our lives, seeking wisdom from God and His Word should be a priority. The Influence of Godly Leadership Solomon's wisdom and leadership brought blessings not only to himself but also to those around him. As Christians, we are called to lead with integrity and wisdom, influencing others positively. The Pursuit of Understanding The Queen of Sheba's journey to seek Solomon's wisdom is a reminder of the importance of seeking understanding and truth, no matter the distance or effort required. The Impact of Testimony Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom served as a testimony to the nations. Our lives should similarly reflect God's wisdom and blessings, drawing others to Him. Continual Learning The servants who "stand continually" before Solomon are blessed by their constant exposure to wisdom. We should strive to be in continual learning and growth in our spiritual lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 10:8?2. How does 1 Kings 10:8 highlight the importance of wisdom in leadership? 3. What can we learn from Solomon's servants' happiness in 1 Kings 10:8? 4. How does Solomon's wisdom in 1 Kings 10:8 connect to James 1:5? 5. How can we apply the joy of Solomon's servants to our work today? 6. What role does godly wisdom play in creating a blessed environment, as seen here? 7. How does 1 Kings 10:8 reflect the wisdom of Solomon's reign? 8. What does 1 Kings 10:8 reveal about the Queen of Sheba's perception of Solomon's court? 9. How does 1 Kings 10:8 demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10? Verse 8. - Happy [Heb. O the happiness, as in Psalm 1:1; Psalm 2:12; Psalm 33:12, etc.] are thy men [LXX. wives, γυνᾶικες]; happy are thy servants, which stand continually before thee [see on 1 Kings 1:2], and that hear thy wisdom. 1 Kings 10:8 celebrates the overflow of blessing that rests on people who live close to God’s anointed king. Solomon’s attendants are privileged because they belong, they serve, they remain, and they listen. In Christ we enjoy the ultimate fulfillment: we are blessed men and women, honored servants, continually before Him, daily hearing His life-giving wisdom. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew How blessedאַשְׁרֵ֣י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are your men! אֲנָשֶׁ֔יךָ (’ă·nā·še·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person How blessed אַשְׁרֵ֖י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are these אֵ֑לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those servants of yours עֲבָדֶ֣יךָ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant who stand הָֽעֹמְדִ֤ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations continually תָּמִ֔יד (tā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice before you לְפָנֶ֙יךָ֙ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face [and] hear הַשֹּׁמְעִ֖ים (haš·šō·mə·‘îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently your wisdom! חָכְמָתֶֽךָ׃ (ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom Additonal Resources 1 Kings 10:8 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 10:8 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 10:8 Bible.com 1 Kings 10:8 NIV |
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