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When the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

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The Value of True Wisdom

Matthew Henry highlights that the Queen of Sheba's willingness to spare no effort or expense to hear Solomon's wisdom is a powerful example. He suggests that if she found her journey worthwhile for earthly wisdom, believers should recognize that heavenly wisdom is a 'pearl of great price' for which no sacrifice is too great.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

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.

[Ref…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 9:3

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:2).

Matthew Henry

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…