Solomon's Wisdom & Riches Confirmed by the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10 & 2 Chron.9)

Solomon was visited by Queen of Sheba, she had heard about Solomon’s fame and wisdom so she came with difficult questions to test him (vs. 1-10, 13). She affirmed the reports were true and Solomon’s wisdom and prosperity was actually two times what she was told (vs. 6-7). She gave Solomon 20 talents of gold, the greatest amount of spice every given and precious stones (vs. 10) and in return she received from Solomon all she requested (vs. 13)

Solomon’s riches and prosperity are articulated. King Hiram’s ships brought Solomon gold from Ophir as well as almug trees that were made into harps & lyres (vs. 11-12).

• With the 666 talents of gold with it he made shields (vs. 16-17) and cups (vs. 21). He also built a great throne (vs. 18-20)
• Silver lost its worth because there was so much of it (vs. 21-27); however, it was the very metal that was the price of Jesus’ life in Mt. 27:9
• Solomon was known for his fleet of chariots and horses (vs. 26-28)

We previously saw this display of Solomon’s riches, in chapter 4 we studied about the size of his land (vs. 1-21) and his provisions (vs. 22-28). Again the state of Solomon’s heart is described as wise in vs. 24

Question to Ponder: God’s keeps His promises; His promise to Solomon from 1 Kings 3:12 was fulfilled in vs. 23. Solomon’s riches both in his heart and his kingdom are described for all to see. Solomon had more wealth and riches than any man before or since. In Matthew 6 Jesus said that where one’s treasure is, there his heart is too. Focusing on riches can divide one’s heart—God is to have one’s whole heart. Does He have your whole heart?