2 Chronicles 9:1-12 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem… I. THE SPIRIT WHICH PROMPTED THE VISIT. 1. A spirit of curiosity. 2. A spirit of inquiry. 3. A spirit of restlessness. 4. A spirit of self-sacrifice.She undertook a long and risky journey. A reproof, says Christ, to indifference and stupidity concerning Himself. II. THE MUTUAL INTER- COURSE DURING THE VISIT. 1. Solomon answered her questions. 2. Received her gifts. III. THE IMPRESSIONS RECEIVED FROM THE VISIT. 1. She was astonished at the magnificence of Solomon. 2. She was surprised at the wisdom of Solomon. 3. She was confirmed in her belief concerning Solomon.Faith exercised will be greatly strengthened. This just the result — 1. Of honest search after truth. 2. Of personal intercourse with Christ. 3. Of engagement in God's service. (J. Wolfendale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. |
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