1. When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions. Accompanied by a large caravan train, including camels carrying an abundance of spices and gold, and precious stones, she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was in her heart.
2. Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from Solomon which he did not explain to her.
3. When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built,
4. as well as the food on his table, the seating of his courtiers, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers and their attire, and his procession with which he went up to the House of Adonai, it took her breath away.