1. When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions.
2. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.
3. Solomon answered all her questions; there was no question too complex for the king.
4. When the queen of Sheba saw for herself Solomon’s extensive wisdom, the palace he had built,
5. the food in his banquet hall, his servants and attendants, their robes, his cupbearers, and his burnt offerings which he presented in the Lord’s temple, she was amazed.
6. She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight was true!
7. I did not believe these things until I came and saw them with my own eyes. Indeed, I didn’t hear even half the story! Your wisdom and wealth surpass what was reported to me.