1. The queen of Sheba, having heard a report of Solomon’s fame, came to Jerusalem to test him with subtle questions, accompanied by a very numerous retinue and by camels bearing spices, a large amount of gold, and precious stones. She came to Solomon and spoke to him about everything that she had on her mind.
2. Solomon explained to her everything she asked about, and there was nothing so obscure that Solomon could not explain it to her.
3. When the queen of Sheba witnessed Solomon’s great wisdom, the house he had built,