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Solomon's Lavish Generosity
Commentators note that Solomon's generosity was twofold. He not only granted the Queen of Sheba 'all her desire, whatsoever she asked'—likely for curious items she admired—but he also gave her additional gifts 'of his royal bounty,' unprompted. This exchange highlighted his immense wealth and magnanimous character.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 10:13
19th Century
Bishop
All her desire.—The terms here employed indicate a position of inferiority for the Queen of Sheba, although well-graced a…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 10:13
19th Century
Preacher
The king first of all bountifully gave her a present he thought most fitting; and then, subsequently, permitted her to ask whatever she wished. How…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 10:13
17th Century
Pastor
And King Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire ,
whatsoever she asked
S…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 10:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The queen of Sheba came to Solomon to hear his wisdom, in order to improve her own. Our Savior mentions her inquiries after God, through Solomon, a…