7. I did not believe it until I came and saw it with my own eyes. Now I see that it is even greater than what I heard. Your wealth and wisdom are much greater than people told me.
8. Your wives and officers are very fortunate, because they serve you and hear your wisdom every day.
9. Praise the Lord your God! He was pleased to make you king of Israel. Because of the Lord’S unending love for Israel, he has made you king to rule with justice and fairness.”
10. Then the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon 4 1/2 tons of gold, a huge amount of spices, and precious stones. She gave him more spices than anyone has ever brought into Israel.
11. Hiram’s ships brought gold from Ophir. They also brought jewels and a special kind of wood.