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
This is the Queen of Sheba speaking to King Solomon after traveling hundreds of miles to test his legendary wisdom with hard questions. She had heard reports of Solomon's incredible wisdom and wealth, but came to see for herself whether the stories were true. Her visit represents the international recognition of Israel's golden age under Solomon's rule.
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