1. The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s fame. So she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions. She had a very large group of people with her. She had camels that carried spices, much gold and many gems. She came to Solomon and talked with him about all her questions.
2. And Solomon answered all her questions. Nothing was too hard for him to explain to her.
3. The queen of Sheba saw that Solomon was very wise. She also saw the palace he had built.
4. She saw the food on his table and his many officers. She saw the palace servants and their good clothes. She saw the servants who served Solomon his wine. And she saw their good clothes. She saw the burnt offerings he made in the Temple of the Lord. All these things amazed her.
5. So she said to King Solomon, “I heard in my own country about your achievements and wisdom. And all of it is true.
6. I did not believe it then. But now I have come and seen it with my own eyes. Not even half of your great wisdom was told to me! You are much greater than I had heard.