2 Chronicles 9:7

Happy [are] thy men, and happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.

Happy {H835} are thy men {H582}, and happy {H835} are these thy servants {H5650}, which stand {H5975} continually {H8548} before {H6440} thee, and hear {H8085} thy wisdom {H2451}.

How happy your people must be, how happy these servants of yours who are always here attending you and get to hear your wisdom!

How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, that stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.

Commentary

Context of 2 Chronicles 9:7

The verse 2 Chronicles 9:7 is part of the famous account of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon in Jerusalem. Having heard of Solomon's fame and his God-given wisdom, she came to test him with hard questions (see 2 Chronicles 9:1). After witnessing his magnificent palace, the order of his court, his lavish provisions, and especially hearing his profound answers and understanding, she was utterly overwhelmed. Her declaration in this verse follows her admission that the half had not been told to her concerning Solomon's greatness (2 Chronicles 9:6).

Key Themes and Messages

  • The Blessing of Proximity to Wisdom: The Queen of Sheba recognizes that Solomon's servants are "happy" (or blessed) because they have constant access to his extraordinary wisdom. This highlights the immense value and benefit of being continually exposed to and learning from profound insight.
  • Privilege of Service: The servants are not just observers; they "stand continually before thee," implying a position of honor, trust, and intimate service. Their happiness is intrinsically linked to their dedicated role in Solomon's court.
  • Joy in God-Given Wisdom: While the Queen praises Solomon, the underlying source of his wisdom is God. The verse implicitly points to the joy and prosperity that flow from embracing and living by divine wisdom.

Linguistic Insights

The word translated "Happy" in the King James Version is the Hebrew word 'ashrey (אשרי). This term is often rendered as "blessed," "fortunate," or "prosperous" in other translations (e.g., "Blessed are the poor in spirit" in Matthew 5:3, where the Greek equivalent is makarios). It signifies a deep, internal state of well-being and divine favor, not merely fleeting joy. The Queen of Sheba is recognizing a profound, enduring blessedness in those who are privileged to constantly hear Solomon's wisdom, which she understood to be from God.

Practical Application and Reflection

This verse offers timeless lessons for believers today. Just as Solomon's servants were blessed by continually hearing his wisdom, we are profoundly blessed by continually engaging with God's wisdom found in His Word.

  • Value God's Word: We have access to an even greater source of wisdom than Solomon's: the eternal wisdom of God Himself. Spending time daily to meditate on His statutes and hear His voice through Scripture brings true happiness and blessedness.
  • Seek Wise Counsel: The verse reminds us of the benefit of being in the presence of those who possess and share God-given wisdom. Surrounding ourselves with godly mentors and teachers can significantly enrich our lives.
  • The Joy of Service: Like Solomon's servants, we are called to stand continually before God in service. This position of humble dedication and readiness to obey is a source of profound joy and divine favor, recognizing that true happiness comes from serving the ultimate King. As James 1:5 encourages, we should ask God for wisdom, for He gives generously to all who seek it.
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Cross-References

  • Luke 10:39 (2 votes)

    And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

  • Luke 10:42 (2 votes)

    But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

  • Proverbs 13:20 (2 votes)

    ΒΆ He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

  • Proverbs 10:21 (2 votes)

    The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Proverbs 3:14 (2 votes)

    For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

  • Proverbs 8:34 (2 votes)

    Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

  • 1 Kings 10:8 (2 votes)

    Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy wisdom.