2 Chronicles 9:1-12 - Solomon And The Queen Of Sheba
1 The QUEEN OF SHEBA heard about Solomon's reputation. So she came to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions. She arrived with a large group of servants. They had camels carrying spices, a large quantity of gold, and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she talked with him about everything she had on her mind. 2 Solomon answered all her questions. No question was too difficult for Solomon to answer. 3 When the queen of Sheba saw Solomon's wisdom, the palace he built, 4 the food on his table, his officers' seating arrangement, the organization of his officials and the uniforms they wore, his cupbearers and their uniforms, and the burnt offerings that he sacrificed at Jehovah's Temple, she was breathless.
5 She told the king: What I heard in my country about your words and your wisdom is true! 6 I did not believe the reports until I came and saw it with my own eyes. I was not even told about half of the extent of your wisdom. You have surpassed the stories I heard. 7 Your men are indeed blessed! Your servants are truly blessed. It is because they are always stationed near you and listen to your wisdom! 8 I thank Jehovah your God, who is pleased with you. He has put you on his throne to be king on behalf of Jehovah your God. Because of your God's love for the people of Israel, he has established them permanently and made you king over them so that you would maintain justice and righteousness.
9 The queen gave the king nine thousand pounds of gold, a very large quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never was there such a large quantity of spices in Israel as those that the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon. 10 Huram's servants and Solomon's servants who brought gold from Ophir also brought sandalwood and precious stones. 11 With the sandalwood the king made gateways to Jehovah's Temple and the royal palace. They also made lyres and harps for the singers. No one had ever seen anything like them in Judah.
12 King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba anything she wanted. Whatever she asked for, more than what she had brought him. Then she and her servants went back to her country.