Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.
However, I didn't believe what people told me until I came here and saw it with my own eyes. And look, they didn't even tell me half of it! Your wisdom and wealth are far greater than anything I heard about.
The Queen of Sheba is telling Solomon that his reputation didn't do him justice, seeing his wisdom and wealth in person completely exceeded her expectations.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, this verse describes the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon in ancient Israel, where she came from a distant land after hearing about his renowned wisdom and prosperity. Upon arriving, she was overwhelmed by the reality, which far surpassed the reports she had received, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promises to Solomon for his wise rule. This event underscores the international fame of Solomon's kingdom during a time of peace and abundance in Israel's history.
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