Read 1 Kings 10.1-13. In 10.1-13: The queen of Sheba visits. Sheba was in Arabia, perhaps modern Yemen. The queen may have come on a trade mission from one of the tribes living in the area. The story has been greatly elaborated as a display of Solomon's wealth and wisdom. In verse 5: Spirit may mean "breath." In verse 9: It is rather surprising that a foreigner blesses by the name of Israel's God, Yahweh. This may be what the writer thinks she must have said. In verse 10: On the weight of a talent, see comment on 9.14. In verse 12: The reference to almug wood occurs only here in the Bible, the exact species is unknown. Comments or Questions...
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