1 Kings 10:7 Meaning
Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.
Context Explained
5And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up unto the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her.
6And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom.
7Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.
8Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.
9Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.
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Related Cross References
James 1:5
This verse encourages seeking wisdom from God, similar to Solomon's wisdom.
Proverbs 3:13
This verse highlights the value of wisdom, echoing the admiration for Solomon's wisdom.
Matthew 12:42
Jesus refers to the Queen of Sheba seeking Solomon's wisdom, emphasizing its significance.
Source: 1 Kings 10:7