1 Kings 10 - Introduction
* The queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon. (1-13) Solomon's wealth. (14-29)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon. (1-13) Solomon's wealth. (14-29)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-13 The queen of Sheba came to Solomon to hear his wisdom, thereby to improve her own. Our Saviour mentions her inquiries after God, by Solomon, as showing the stupidity of those who inquire not after God, by our Lord Jesus Christ. By waiting and prayer, by diligently searching the Scriptures, by... [ Continue Reading ]
14-29 Solomon increased his wealth. Silver was nothing accounted of. Such is the nature of worldly wealth, plenty of it makes it the less valuable; much more should the enjoyment of spiritual riches lessen our esteem of all earthly possessions. If gold in abundance makes silver to be despised, shall... [ Continue Reading ]