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The High Value of Wisdom
Matthew Henry points out that this story is a powerful illustration for believers. The queen of Sheba spared no expense or effort to hear Solomon's wisdom and considered herself well-compensated. This serves as a model for our own pursuit of heavenly wisdom in Christ, which is a 'pearl of great price' worth giving up everything to obtain.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 9:1–12
18th Century
Theologian
The narrative here is parallel with the one in the marginal reference, from which it varies only slightly and to which it adds nothing.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 9:12
19th Century
Bishop
Besides what she had brought to the king. — It can hardly mean that Solomon returned her own presents. If the reading is correct, …
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:13).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 9:1–12
17th Century
Minister
This history has been considered (1 Kings 10); yet because our Savior has proposed it as an example in seeking after Him ([Reference Ma…