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1 Kings 10:13 · KJV

"And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants."

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Passage Context

11And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.
12And the king made of the almug trees pillars for the house of the LORD, and for the king's house, harps also and psalteries for singers: there came no such almug trees, nor were seen unto this day.
13And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants.
14Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,
15Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you respond to generosity from others?

2

What does receiving blessings from others mean for you?

3

When have you felt appreciated for your contributions?

Life Application

generosity

Consider ways you can be generous to others this week.

relationships

Reflect on how you can strengthen your relationships through acts of kindness.

People in This Verse

King SolomonOT

The son of David, Solomon was known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and is credited with many proverbs.

First appearance: 1 Kings 1:1

Queen of ShebaOT

A powerful queen who ruled over a wealthy kingdom, she is known for her intelligence and her journey to meet Solomon. Her visit highlights the global influence of Solomon's reign.

First appearance: 1 Kings 10:1

Places in This Verse

Sheba(Yemen or Ethiopia today)

An ancient kingdom located in the southern Arabian Peninsula, known for its wealth and trade in spices and incense.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of ancient Israel, it was the center of worship and governance during Solomon's reign.

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