“Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions.” 2 Chronicles 9:1a
We’re told in the beginning of Chapter 8 that it took Solomon 20 years to build “the house of the Lord and his own house”. At the end of Today’s Chapter, we read that “Solomon reigned 40 years in Jerusalem over all Israel”. During the time between these Major Projects, he would accumulate Many Horses, marry Many Wives, amass a Fortune in Gold and Silver, and then eventually, Apostatize! Not surprising since God forbid doing all of these!!!
Nevertheless, during this time he would also attract an Interesting Visitor; one whom we call the Queen of Sheba. We aren’t told much about her or where Sheba is, but apparently wealthy enough to bring “120 talents of gold and a very great amount of spices and precious stones”. As she tested him with her “difficult questions” we’re told he “answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from Solomon which he did not explain to her.”
As Jesus rebuked His generation for Seeking a Sign, He used this Story. He said “she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.” Well, the same holds true today! The World is still asking for a Sign and refuses to simply Believe the Gospel. May God give us Ears to Hear!