2 Chronicles 9:1-8 ▼

1 Now when the queen of Sheba (seven) heard about the fame of Solomon (peace), she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem (city of peace) with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.

2 And Solomon (peace) answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.

3 When the queen of Sheba (seven) saw the wisdom of Solomon (peace), the palace he had built,

4 the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented [and his stairway by which he went up] at the house of the LORD {YHWH}, it took her breath away {ruach}.

5 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words (your achievements) and wisdom is true.

6 But I did not believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not half of the greatness of your wisdom was told to me. You have far exceeded the report I heard.

7 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!

8 Blessed be the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka}, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel (he wrestles with God) enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.”