2 Chronicles 9:5
2 Chronicles 9:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And she said to the king, It was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom:”
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Read Full Chapter →The queen confesses that the reports she heard at home about Solomon's deeds and wisdom were true.
What Does 2 Chronicles 9:5 Mean?
Now the queen speaks. What she had heard from afar she now confirms with her own eyes: the accounts of his acts and wisdom were no exaggeration. Her testimony moves from secondhand rumor to firsthand certainty.
There is a difference between hearing of God's goodness and tasting it. The queen models the seeker who is not content with report but comes near to see for herself. Those who draw close to the Lord find that the truth surpasses every account.
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What does 2 Chronicles 9:5 mean?
The queen confesses that the reports she heard at home about Solomon's deeds and wisdom were true.