Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
Solomon's wisdom was known throughout the lands. The Queen of Sheba, intrigued by his fame, journeyed to Jerusalem to test him with challenging questions. She brought with her vast amounts of fragrant spices, gold, and precious stones, which testified to her wealth and the importance of her visit.
Upon seeing Solomon's magnificent palace and the grandeur of the first temple he had built for God, she was greatly impressed. Solomon answered all her questions wisely, leaving the Queen satisfied with his knowledge and wisdom.
As a token of respect and admiration, she presented Solomon with gifts and, in return, he gave her valuable presents before she departed back to her land.
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BIble verse
NIV
"The Queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame and came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions. She arrived with a very great caravan—with camels carrying spices, very much gold and precious stones." — 1 Kings 10:1-2 (NIV)
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Questions & Answers (QA)
1. Who visited Solomon to test his wisdom?
2. What did the Queen bring to Jerusalem?
3. What impressed the Queen upon arrival?
4. Why did the Queen come to Jerusalem?
5. How did Solomon respond to the Queens questions?
6. What did the Queen do after hearing Solomon's answers?
7. What gifts did the Queen give Solomon?
8. What did Solomon give the Queen?
9. What was Solomon famous for?
10. What did this meeting demonstrate?
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