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A Model for Seeking Wisdom
Matthew Henry's commentary uses this story as an example for believers. Just as the Queen of Sheba spared no expense or effort to hear Solomon's wisdom, Christians are called to diligently seek the 'heavenly wisdom' found in Christ. Her journey, which she found well worth the cost, illustrates that pursuing God's wisdom is the most valuable investment one can make.
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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 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
Of your acts. —Literally, words. Septuagint, περὶ τῶν λόγων σου. We might render matters, affairs.<…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:4).
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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…