And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her.
And the food at his table, and how his servants sat, and how his officials served him, and their clothing; his cupbearers and their clothing; and the walkway by which he went up to the Lord's temple; she was left breathless.
The Queen of Sheba was completely overwhelmed and amazed by the incredible wealth, organization, and splendor of King Solomon's kingdom.
📚 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) to test Solomon's famous wisdom with difficult questions. The verse captures her reaction to witnessing the extraordinary luxury and order of Solomon's court and temple worship.
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