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1 Kings 10:13
King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — King Solomon acts toward the queen of Sheba at the conclusion of her visit, granting her requests before she departs with her servants to return to her own country.
The words — The Hebrew verb נָתַן (naTan) means "he gave," paired with כָּל־חֶפְצָהּ (kol-chefetza) for "all her desire," emphasizing the complete fulfillment of her requests.
The thread — This theme of fulfillment of requests echoes in Psalms 20:4 and 37:4 regarding God granting heart's desires, and Matthew 15:28 where Jesus grants a woman's request.
Why it lands — The passage records a sovereign's lavish generosity without commentary, leaving the reader to observe how royal bounty operates independently of spiritual covenant.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Psalms 20:4 May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
- Psalms 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.
- Matthew 15:28 “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
- 1 Kings 9:1 Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do,
- 1 Kings 10:2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.
- John 14:13 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
- Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,