Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 9:1-12
This passage of story had been largely considered in the Kings; yet, because our Saviour has proposed it as an example to us in our enquiries after him (Mat 12:42), we must not pass it over without observing briefly, 1. Those who honour God he will honour, Sa1 2:30. Solomon had greatly honoured God, in building, beautifying, and dedicating the temple; all his wisdom and all his wealth were employed for the making of that a consummate piece: and now God made his wisdom and wealth to redound greatly to his reputation. The way to have both the credit and comfort of all our endowments and all our enjoyments is to consecrate them to God and use them for him. 2. Those who know the worth of true wi…
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The queen of Sheba - See all the particulars of this royal visit distinctly marked and explained in the notes on Kg1 10:1-10 (note). The Targum calls her queen of Zemargad.
John Gill on 2 Chronicles 9:1
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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Chronicles 9:3-4
The queen observed the unusual grandeur of Solomon’s court, which demonstrated both his wealth and his wisdom.
Rashi on 2 Chronicles 9:4
And the food of his table fowl (I Kings 5:3) and kinds of delicacies that were served on his table in abundance.
and the seating of his servants That each one recognized his place when they were seated at the table, and of those who constantly saw the king’s face, no one was allowed to sit in his neighbor’s place all the days of his life.
and the station of his attendants Each one would retain his station and his position, and he would not change it the next day.
and their attire The attire that they would wear tomorrow was not the same as, the attire that they wore today.
and his cupbearers most of his cupbearers.
and his ascent the stairway by which he ascended from his palace to the…
