1 Kings 10
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 10 of 22
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
People & Context
The king of Israel whose wisdom, wealth, and fame draw the Queen of Sheba to test him with hard questions.
The visiting queen who tests Solomon's wisdom, is overwhelmed by his greatness, and exchanges lavish gifts.
The king whose navy bears gold from Ophir, along with almug trees, precious stones, and ivory, for Solomon.
Timeline
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 10:1-2Solomon 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 10:3-5The 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.
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