1 Kings 10:2

Translations

Modern

She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

Traditional

And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

Literal

And she came to Jerusalem with a very great company, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon, and she spoke with him about all that was in her heart.

Latin

Et ingressa Jerusalem multo cum comitatu et divitiis, camelis portantibus aromata, et aurum infinitum nimis, et gemmas pretiosas, venit ad regem Salomonem, et locuta est ei universa quæ habebat in corde suo.

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She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

Notes

1 Kings 10:2

The queen of Sheba came as a royal guest, with a large group and camels carrying valuable goods. This was an important meeting, shown by Solomon's generous gifts to her (1 Kings 10:13).

1 Kings 10:1–13

The queen of Sheba visited to see if the stories about Solomon’s wisdom were true (1 Kings 10:1, 3, 6–7). She might have also been interested in trade partnerships (1 Kings 10:2, 10, 13). Solomon achieved everything because of his wisdom from God, as the queen of Sheba confirms in her main speech (1 Kings 10:6–9).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

Acts 25:23
The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in.
Exodus 25:6
…olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;
Job 4:2
“If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?
2 Kings 5:5
“Go now,” said the king of Aram, “and I will send you with a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman departed, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing.
Psalm 4:4
Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
Isaiah 60:6–9
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
Genesis 18:33
When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home.
2 Kings 20:13
And Hezekiah received the envoys and showed them all that was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.
2 Kings 5:9
So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house.
1 Kings 10:10
Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.
Luke 24:15
And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 9:1–12

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Caravan Incense Jerusalem Keturah King’s Highway Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Perfume Proverbs, Book of Riddle Sheba (Place) Solomon (Person) Travel

Topics

Camel: Uses of for Carrying Burdens Gold: Solomon Rich In King: Presents Kings: Presented with Gifts by Strangers Precious Stones: Brought from Sheba Precious Stones: Often Given As Presents Presents: Things Given as Precious Stones Queen of Sheba, Visits Solomon Solomon is Visited by the Queen of Sheba Spices: Presented by the Queen of Sheba to Solomon Stones: Precious: Exported from Sheba The Camel used for Carrying Burdens Travellers of Distinction: Generally Performed Their Journey in Great State Travellers: Carried with Them: Presents for Those Who Entertained Them Women: Queen of Sheba

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