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The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's reputation and came to Jerusalem to put his reputation to the test, asking all the tough questions. She made a showy entrance - an impressive retinue of attendants and camels loaded with perfume and much gold and precious stones. She emptied her heart to Solomon, talking over everything she cared about.
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And Solomon answered everything she put to him - nothing stumped him.
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When the queen of Sheba experienced for herself Solomon's wisdom and saw with her own eyes the palace he had built,
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the meals that were served, the impressive array of court officials, the sharply dressed waiters, the cupbearers, and then the elaborate worship extravagant with Whole-Burnt-Offerings at The Temple of God, it all took her breath away.
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She said to the king, "It's all true! Your reputation for accomplishment and wisdom that reached all the way to my country is confirmed.
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I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself; they didn't exaggerate! Such wisdom and elegance - far more than I could ever have imagined.
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Lucky the men and women who work for you, getting to be around you every day and hear your wise words firsthand!