Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Kings 10:13

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Kings 10:13

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Kings 10:13

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, besides that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned, and went to her own land, she and her servants." — 1 Kings 10:13 (ASV)

All her desire.—The terms here employed indicate a position of inferiority for the Queen of Sheba, although well-graced and honored. Her present is of the nature of tribute. Solomon gives her from his bounty, both what she asked for (probably by praising it) and whatever else he chose.