Solomon-The Queen of Sheeba's Visit Part 2

By Mary Vee
I Kings 10, II Chronicles 9

From the Queen of Sheba's Journal

I am standing in king Solomon's magnificent chambers. He escorted me to a chair. 

I had many questions to ask about science, philosophy, music, and government. He answered every question I posed, no matter how difficult or strange it seemed. The more questions I asked the more I thought to ask. 

Wise men had come from far and wide to hear Solomon speak, and now I understand why. If what I had heard was a mere sample of what their God knows, as Solomon says, he and his people truly are blessed. 

Solomon gave me a tour of his palace, the food on his table and all the guests he'd invited to share the meal with him. The attendants dressed in regal robes, the cupbearers, the burnt offerings sacrificed at the temple of the Lord. In all truth, I became overwhelmed and didn't know what to say.

At the end of the tour, he took me back to his justice chamber and asked if I had anymore questions. 

"No," I said. "But I want to tell you this. The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. But, I didn't believe it until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told me. In wisdom and wealth you have far exceeded the report I heard. 

"How happy your men must be! How honored your officials must be who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom. Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord's eternal love for Israel, he has made you king, to maintain justice and righteousness."

I presented him with the gifts I brought. The gold, spices, and stones. Solomon told me he had never received so many spices ever before. It made him really happy.

King Solomon gave me more gifts in return than I could have dreamed. 

I wanted to stay longer, but had a country of my own to care for. I ordered my guards and servants to pack. We needed to go home. 

But I will never forget what I learned from King Solomon. Nor will I forget what his God has done for His people.

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1. What did the Queen of Sheba think about King Solomon's answers?
2. What did Solomon show her in the city?
3. What did Queen of Sheba tell Solomon about the reports she had heard.
4. The Queen gave Solomon __________.
5. Before she left, Solomon gave her what gifts to take home?
6. Who did the Queen of Sheba think gave Solomon his wisdom and wealth.

Solomon-The Queen of Sheba Visits

By Mary Vee
I Kings 10 and II Chronicles 9

From The Queen of Sheba's Journals

Unbelievable. I had never heard of such a man who ever lived.

My messengers reported to me, this man, Solomon, King of Israel, had a relationship with the name of the Lord, and that his fame spread throughout the world, and his wisdom exceeded any man who ever lived.

I find this most remarkable . . . and unbelievable.

Yet, I heard more than one report attesting to this same information. Typically I trust my messengers to tell the truth, but this? The wisest man who ever lived is the king of Israel?

I then heard reports Solomon had been blessed with great riches, making him the richest man. And Solomon didn't keep the wealth to himself. He used it to beautify his country, build up the cities and make grand buildings.

In truth, it seemed like a story a fisherman might say about catching a large fish but losing it. 

I must admit, my curiosity took a hold of me. If such a man had great wisdom, I wanted to hear him speak, and if he had such great wealth, I wanted to see the cities he built, and if this was all due to his relationship with the name of the Lord, I wanted to learn more. 

I decided to go and see for myself. 

As I would expect gifts from my visitor, I planned to take him such grand gifts to surpass any other he received.

I ordered my servants to pack the following: camels carrying spices, one hundred talents of gold, and precious stones, large quantities of spices. The next morning, my servants, guards, and I set out for Israel.

We journeyed to Solomon's city, the City of David. Immediately, I saw the reports were true. The city wall stood tall and in perfect condition. Solid and grand. We proceeded to the city gate and requested permission to enter. Once the Israelite guards realized who we were, they immediately granted us permission.

The city buildings had a majestic appeal, gold and cedar trees used liberally throughout the city. How grand. How rich. How their God has blessed them. The more we journeyed into the city the more my heart and soul became excited to meet King Solomon. 

High on a hill sat a magnificent temple building steeped in gold. It appeared new. The splendor took my breath away. What a magnificent structure, possessing a grandeur greater than any I had seen. This must be the temple Solomon built for the name of the Lord that my messengers reported to me.

The guards led us through the city streets to Solomon's palace. As we moved through the city streets I found myself captured in the brilliance of Solomon's kingship displayed in his city. The guards led us  to the final road to the palace and took us to the entrance. 

Before me stood three buildings joined together. I couldn't wait to see the inside and to meet with the king. Solomon's guards escorted my company into the palace.

And there I stood, amazed, in the palace of king Solomon. His God has given him and his people so much.

I have much more to tell you next time.

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1.  The Queen of __________ heard reports about King __________
2.  The messengers said Solomon had a relationship with ________
3.  his _________ spread throughout the world.
4.  and his _____________ exceed any man who had lived.
5. The Queen of Sheba believed or did not believe the reports.
6. Where did the Queen of Sheba want to go?
7. What did she take with her?
8. What did she see?