2. she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels—A long train of those beasts of burden forms the common way of travelling in Arabia; and the presents specified consist of the native produce of that country. Of course, a royal equipage would be larger and more imposing than an ordinary caravan. read more
The Queen of Sheba’s visit 10:1-13The writer seems to have included this event here to support his claim that Solomon’s reign was so glorious that rulers came from all over the world to meet him (1 Kings 4:34; cf. 1 Kings 3:16-18). It also shows that some of Solomon’s wealth came to him as voluntary gifts from admirers. Jesus used this queen’s example to challenge His hearers to listen to God’s wisdom through someone greater than Solomon, namely, Himself (Matthew 12:42).The site of Sheba was... read more
3. Solomon’s greatness ch. 10This chapter summarizes with illustrations and statistics the wisdom, acceptance, and riches with which God blessed Solomon. read more
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba1. Sheba] the Sheba of Genesis 10:28 (in Arabia), not of Genesis 10:7 (in Africa). Arabia seems frequently to have been ruled by queens; more than one is mentioned in the Assyrian inscriptions. If Ophir was in Arabia (see on 1 Kings 9:28), it may have been through the traders at that port that the queen here alluded to had heard of Solomon.Hard questions] These were probably of the nature of puzzles or riddles, the same word being used of Samson’s riddle (Judges... read more
(2) Spices.—The “spices” of Arabia were famous in all ages. Sheba is mentioned in Ezekiel 27:22 as trafficking with Tyre “in chief of all spices, and precious stones, and gold.” The spices of “the incensebearing sands” of Arabia are constantly dwelt upon both in Greek and Roman literature. Frankincense especially was imported from Arabia into Palestine (see Isaiah 60:6; Jeremiah 6:20), although now it comes chiefly from India. Myrrh also was in ancient times drawn chiefly from Arabia. Cassia is... read more
SOLOMON IN ALL HIS GLORY1 Kings 10:1-20."O Luxury! thou curs’d by Heaven’s decree! How do thy potions with insidious joy Diffuse their pleasures only to destroy! Kingdoms by thee to sickly greatness-grown Boast of a florid vigor not their own."GOLDSMITH, Deserted Village."The Queen of the South shall rise up in judgment against this generation, and shall condemn it: For she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon."- Matthew 12:42.THE history of the Temple is the... read more
6. Solomon and the Queen of Sheba: His great Riches and Splendour CHAPTER 10 1. The visit of the Queen (1 Kings 10:1-13 ) 2. Solomon’s enormous wealth (1 Kings 10:14-15 ) 3. the targets and shields (1 Kings 10:16-17 ) 4. The ivory throne (1 Kings 10:18-20 ) 5. The abundance of gold and the depreciation of silver (1 Kings 10:21-22 ) 6. The greatest living monarch (1 Kings 10:23-26 ) 7. His chariots and horsemen (1 Kings 10:27-29 ) The visit of the Queen of Sheba, who had heard of... read more
THE VISIT OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA (vs.1-13) News of Solomon's greatness spread through the nations. It was not however his greatness itself that impressed the Queen of Sheba, but his fame concerning the name of the Lord (v.1). Solomon pictures the Lord Jesus in His great splendor of reigning in the millennium, and the Queen of Sheba indicates the interest of at least some nations awakened at that time to come to inquire of One so renowned for His wisdom. At the same time the Queen of Sheba is... read more
CLOSE OF SOLOMON ’S REIGN WISDOM AND WEALTH (1 Kings 9:26 to 1 Kings 10:29 ) A look at a map in the back of your Bible may identify the locality of 1 Kings 9:26 , whence Solomon, with Hiram’s help, extended his influence by sea. Ophir (1 Kings 9:28 ) has been regarded as a general name for all the southern territory in the neighborhood of the inland seas. A “talent” is not easy to estimate but, on the supposition of some that a talent of gold represented about $30,000, we have here a... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Kings 10:2
she came. Note the use of this made by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 12:42 .Luke 11:31 . Solomon. Some codices, with four early printed editions, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "King Solomon". read more