And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up unto the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her.
When she saw the food at his table, how his servants were seated, how his officials served him, their clothing, his cupbearers, and the pathway he used to go up to the Lord's temple, she was completely overwhelmed.
The Queen of Sheba was so amazed by Solomon's wealth, organization, and devotion to God that it took her breath away.
📚 Historical Context
This describes the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon around 950 BC, when Israel was at the height of its prosperity and influence. She had traveled from southern Arabia (modern-day Yemen/Ethiopia) to test Solomon's legendary wisdom with hard questions. The phrase 'no more spirit in her' means she was breathless with amazement at the grandeur and order of Solomon's kingdom.
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