Discovery Box2 Chronicles 9:5-8 
Context9:5 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight 1 was true! 9:6 I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn’t hear even half the story! 2 Your wisdom surpasses what was reported to me. 9:7 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy! 3 9:8 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored 4 you by placing you on his throne as the one ruling on his behalf! 5 Because of your God’s love for Israel and his lasting commitment to them, 6 he made you king over them so you could make just and right decisions.” 7
1 tn Heb “about your words [or perhaps, “deeds”] and your wisdom.”
2 tn Heb “the half was not told to me.”
3 tn Heb “How happy are your men! How happy are these servants of yours, who stand before you continually, who hear your wisdom!”
4 tn Or “delighted in.”
5 tn Heb “as king for the
6 tn Heb “to make him stand permanently.”
7 tn Heb “to do justice and righteousness.”
