1 Kings 10:1-8

1 Now the queen of Sheba, hearing great things of Solomon, came to put his wisdom to the test with hard questions.

2 And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels weighted down with spices, and stores of gold and jewels: and when she came to Solomon she had talk with him of everything in her mind.

3 And Solomon gave her answers to all her questions; there was no secret which the king did not make clear to her.

4 And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he had made,

5 And the food at his table, and all his servants seated there, and those who were waiting on him in their places, and their robes, and his wine-servants, and the burned offerings which he made in the house of the Lord, there was no more spirit in her.

6 And she said to the king, The account which was given to me in my country of your acts and your wisdom was true.

7 But I had no faith in what was said about you, till I came and saw for myself; and now I see that it was not half the story; your wisdom and your wealth are much greater than they said.

8 Happy are your wives, happy are these your servants whose place is ever before you, hearing your words of wisdom.

1 Kings 10:1-8 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.