Question 1

Who is the queen of Sheba in this passage?

Accepted Answer

The queen of Sheba is a foreign ruler who has heard about Solomon’s great wisdom and wealth. She comes from a distant land, likely in the south, bringing a huge company with her, along with camels loaded with spices, gold, and precious stones. She does not come for trade only, but to test Solomon with hard questions and to speak with him about everything on her heart. Her visit shows that even faraway rulers heard about what God was doing in Israel through Solomon.

Question 2

Why did the queen of Sheba test Solomon with hard questions?

Accepted Answer

The queen of Sheba had heard reports of Solomon’s wisdom and his acts, but she was not sure they were true. She wanted to see for herself if his wisdom was as great as the stories. So she came with hard questions, likely about life, ruling, and the things of God. Solomon answered every question, and nothing was hidden from him. By the end, she admitted the reports had not even told half of the greatness of his wisdom.

Question 3

What does it mean that there was no more spirit in her?

Accepted Answer

When the passage says there was “no more spirit in her,” it means the queen of Sheba was overwhelmed and breathless when she saw everything: Solomon’s wisdom, the house he had built, the food at his table, the order among his servants, their clothing, the cupbearers, and Solomon’s way of going up to the house of the Lord. The sight of such wisdom, order, and honour given to God took away her breath and left her deeply impressed and humbled by what she saw.

Question 4

Why does the queen of Sheba call Solomon’s servants happy?

Accepted Answer

The queen of Sheba says Solomon’s men and servants are happy because they stand before him all the time and hear his wisdom. They are blessed with daily access to a wise king who speaks with insight. She sees that it is a privilege not only to share in Solomon’s wealth, but to be close enough to hear his wise words regularly. This shows that being near godly wisdom, day after day, is a great blessing, even greater than riches or high rank on their own.

Question 5

What does this passage show about God’s role in Solomon’s kingship?

Accepted Answer

The queen of Sheba openly says that the Lord delighted in Solomon to set him on His throne, to be king for the Lord’s God. She says God loved Israel and made Solomon king to establish them forever and to do judgment and justice. This shows that Solomon’s wisdom and position are not just from himself, but are a gift from God for the good of the people. The success of the king and the safety of the nation are traced back to God’s love and choice.

Question 6

Why does the queen of Sheba praise the Lord, not just Solomon?

Accepted Answer

After seeing Solomon’s wisdom and kingdom, the queen of Sheba does not only praise Solomon. She blesses the Lord, Solomon’s God. She understands that God is the one who delighted in Solomon, set him on the throne, and loved Israel. By giving God the praise for Solomon’s honour and Israel’s blessing, she shows that good rulers and a well-ordered kingdom are gifts from God. Her words remind us to thank God when we see wisdom, justice, and blessing in others.

Question 7

What is the meaning of Solomon doing judgment and justice?

Accepted Answer

When the queen of Sheba says God made Solomon king to do judgment and justice, she is talking about how a good king should rule. Judgment means making right decisions, settling cases fairly, and acting with sound wisdom. Justice means treating people rightly, not favouring the rich over the poor, and keeping God’s ways in the land. Her words show that wisdom from God is not just for show, but for guiding real choices, protecting people, and keeping the nation steady and fair.

Question 8

What gifts are exchanged between Solomon and the queen of Sheba?

Accepted Answer

The queen of Sheba gives Solomon one hundred and twenty talents of gold, a very large amount, along with a great abundance of spices and precious stones. The spices she brought were unlike any others in the land. At the same time, ships bringing gold from Ophir also brought algum trees and precious stones. Solomon uses the wood for terraces and musical instruments. Solomon then gives the queen all she desires and asks for, besides what she had brought. Their giving shows open-handed generosity linked to their respect and shared love of wisdom.

Question 9

How does Solomon use the algum trees and other riches in this passage?

Accepted Answer

The algum trees and precious stones brought by the servants of Huram and Solomon, along with the gold from Ophir, are not just stored away. The king uses the algum trees to make terraces for the house of the Lord and for his palace, and also to make harps and psalteries for singers. These items help beautify God’s house and support worship with music. This shows that the riches God sends to His people can be used to honour Him in His house, not only to increase the king’s comfort.

Question 10

How can this story of the queen of Sheba and Solomon apply to life today?

Accepted Answer

This story encourages us to value true wisdom so much that we are willing to seek it earnestly. The queen of Sheba travelled far and gave costly gifts just to hear Solomon’s wisdom and see how he ruled under God. When she saw it was even greater than she had heard, she praised God. Today we can seek God’s wisdom through His word, be thankful when we see wise and just leaders, and use what we have to honour God and help others, instead of holding tightly to our own comfort.

2 Chronicles 9:1

The Queen of Sheba

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