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The Blessing of Proximity
The Queen of Sheba recognized the immense blessing afforded to Solomon's servants. Commentators explain she saw how fortunate they were to constantly be in the presence of such a wise king, able to hear his wisdom and improve their own understanding. Their proximity to wisdom was a source of true happiness.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 10:6–9
19th Century
Bishop
And she said. —These words (repeated almost word for word in 2 Chronicles 9:5–8) are clearly from some contemporary do…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Kings 10:6–12
19th Century
Preacher
And she said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom. However, I did not believe the wor…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 10:8
17th Century
Pastor
Happy are your men The men of Israel, that had a king over them so wise, so great, so good:
happy are …
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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…