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1 Kings chapter 10 contains Scripture that reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people.

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1 Kings chapter 10 contains verses that offer wisdom and guidance for daily living and spiritual growth.

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Read 1 Kings 10 slowly and prayerfully, asking God to speak to you. Consider how the themes relate to your current circumstances and journal about what God is teaching you.

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1. Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. 2. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. So she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. 3. And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. 4. When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, 5. the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants and cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away. 6. She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your words and wisdom is true. 7. But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard. 8. How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 9. Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” 10. Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was such an abundance of spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 11. (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. 12. The king made the almug wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen to this day.) 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. 14. The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, 15. not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. 16. King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. 17. He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 18. Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. 19. The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. 20. Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 21. All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 22. For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. 23. So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 24. The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 25. Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 26. Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 27. The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 28. Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. 29. A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.

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Background

This chapter of Scripture reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people. The 29 Bible verses in this passage offer wisdom that applies to our daily lives.

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This passage contains timeless wisdom that speaks to believers across generations.

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About These 29 Bible Verses

Reading the Bible is more than just checking off a task on your list. When you open these 29 Bible verses from 1 Kings, you are entering into a conversation with God that has spanned thousands of years.

This chapter of Scripture invites you to slow down and listen. The words on these pages have comforted, challenged, and guided countless believers throughout history. As you read this passage, remember that God speaks through His Word to meet you right where you are.

Many people find it helpful to read these verses multiple times. First, read to understand the overall message. Then read again to notice specific words or phrases that stand out. Finally, read once more asking God to show you how this Scripture applies to your life today.

Why Study This Passage?

For Personal Growth

These 29 Bible verses offer wisdom for your journey. As you meditate on this passage, God uses His Word to shape your character, deepen your faith, and guide your decisions.

For Group Study

This chapter provides rich material for discussion. Reading these Bible verses with others allows you to gain new perspectives and encourage one another in faith.

For Teaching and Preaching

Pastors and teachers find in this passage timeless truths to share. The themes in these verses speak to people of all ages and backgrounds.

For Prayer and Worship

Let these words become your prayer. As you read, turn the verses into conversations with God, thanking Him for His promises and seeking His guidance.

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