Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.
However, I didn't believe what they told me until I came here and saw it with my own eyes. And look, not even half of your great wisdom was described to me! You are far greater than everything I had heard about you.
The Queen of Sheba is telling Solomon that his actual wisdom and greatness far exceeded even the amazing reports she had heard about him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of King Solomon's reign, the Queen of Sheba traveled from her distant kingdom to Jerusalem after hearing reports of Solomon's extraordinary wisdom and wealth, which God had granted him as a reward for his faithful leadership. Upon arriving, she witnessed the splendor of his court and the depth of his knowledge firsthand, leading her to confess that the stories she heard did not fully capture the reality. This event underscores the international impact of Solomon's rule during a time of peace and prosperity in ancient Israel, as described in the Books of Chronicles.
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