"When the queen of Sheba realized how wise Solomon was, & when she saw the palace he had built, she was overwhelmed. She was also amazed at the food on his tables, the organization of his officials & their splendid clothing, the cup-bearers & their robes, & the burnt offerings Solomon made at the Temple of the LORD.
She exclaimed to the king, Everything I heard in my country about your achievements & wisdom is true! I didn’t believe what was said until I arrived here & saw it with my own eyes. In fact, I had not heard the half of your great wisdom! It is far beyond what I was told. How happy your people must be! What a privilege for your officials to stand here day after day, listening to your wisdom! Praise the LORD your God, who delights in you & has placed you on the throne as king to rule for him. Because God loves Israel & desires this kingdom to last forever, he has made you king over them so you can rule with justice & righteousness."