Holy Scripture

1 Kings 10:4

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“The Scriptures express astonishment that the queen of Sheba came from "the end of the earth to hear Solomon's wisdom." When she saw his dinner, his furnishings and the attendants in his place, she was astounded and wholly in a state of wonder. If we do not embrace the great riches of our Lord, the great furnishings of…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 38.6

Source: Septuagint

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4And the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built,

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2And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train; and there came camels bearing spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and she came in to Solomon, and told him all that was in her heart.

3And Solomon answered all her questions: and there was not a question overlooked by the king which he did not answer her.

— 1 Kings 10:4 —

5and the provision of Solomon and the sitting of his attendants, and the standing of his servants, and his raiment, and his cupbearers, and his whole burnt offering which he offered in the house of the Lord, and she was utterly amazed.

6And she said to King Solomon, It was a true report which I heard in my land of thy words and thy wisdom.

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