1 Kings 10

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 22

1 And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon as to the name of Jehovah, and she came to test him with hard questions.

2 And she came to Jerusalem with a very great company, camels bearing spices, and very much gold, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him all that had been in her heart.

3 And Solomon told her all her matters; there was not one thing hidden from the king that he did not declare to her.

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Chapter Summary

The queen of Sheba admires Solomon's wisdom. Solomon's gold. His targets. The throne of ivory. His vessels. His presents.

Key Hebrew Words

מַשְׁקֵ֨ה butler H4945 · TWOT 2452c
רֶ֣כֶב chariotry H7393 · TWOT 2163a
מֶרְכָּבָ֤ה chariot H4818 · TWOT 2163f
אַשְׁרֵ֣י happiness H835 · TWOT 183a
יְקָרָ֑ה precious H3368 · TWOT 905a

People & Context

Queen of Sheba Travels to Jerusalem

Hearing of Solomon's fame concerning the name of Jehovah, the Queen of Sheba travels to Jerusalem with a massive caravan bearing spices, gold, and pre…

Solomon Answers Sheba and Displays His Kingdom

Solomon successfully answers all of the Queen's questions. She is left breathless after witnessing his wisdom, the palace, his officials, and his burn…

Queen of Sheba Blesses Jehovah

The Queen of Sheba admits the reality exceeds the rumors, praises the happiness of Solomon's servants, and blesses Jehovah for setting Solomon on the …

Timeline

Queen of Sheba Travels to Jerusalem

Hearing of Solomon's fame concerning the name of Jehovah, the Queen of Sheba travels to Jerusalem with a massive caravan bearing spices, gold, and precious stones to test him with hard questions.

1 Kings 10:1-2
Solomon Answers Sheba and Displays His Kingdom

Solomon successfully answers all of the Queen's questions. She is left breathless after witnessing his wisdom, the palace, his officials, and his burnt offerings.

1 Kings 10:3-5
Queen of Sheba Blesses Jehovah

The Queen of Sheba admits the reality exceeds the rumors, praises the happiness of Solomon's servants, and blesses Jehovah for setting Solomon on the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 10:6-9

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