1. The Queen of Sheba heard how famous Solomon was, so she went to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions.
2. She took along several of her officials, and she loaded her camels with gifts of spices, jewels, and gold. When she arrived, she and Solomon talked about everything she could think of.
3. He answered every question, no matter how difficult it was.
4-5. The Queen was amazed at Solomon's wisdom. She was breathless when she saw his palace, the food on his table, his officials, his servants in their uniforms, the people who served his food, and the sacrifices he offered at the Lord's temple.
6. She said:Solomon, in my own country I had heard about your wisdom and all you've done.
7. But I didn't believe it until I saw it with my own eyes! And there's so much I didn't hear about. You are wiser and richer than I was told.
8. Your wives and officials are lucky to be here where they can listen to the wise things you say.
9. I praise the Lord your God. He is pleased with you and has made you king of Israel. The Lord loves Israel, so he has given them a king who will rule fairly and honestly.