February 11, 2026
Chinwenmeri Ikechi
1 Kings Chapter 10 tells us about the great wisdom and wealth of King Solomon. It also tells the story of the Queen of Sheba visiting him.
The Queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s wisdom and the famous temple he built for the Lord. She wanted to see for herself if the stories were true. So she traveled a very long way to Jerusalem. She brought many gifts with her, including spices, gold, and precious stones.
When she arrived, she asked Solomon many hard questions. The Bible says that Solomon answered all her questions. There was nothing too difficult for him to explain. The Queen of Sheba was amazed at his wisdom. She also saw his beautiful palace, the food on his table, the way his servants worked, and the way people worshipped in the temple. Everything was well organized and wonderful.
She told Solomon that what she had heard about him was true, but she did not believe it until she saw it with her own eyes. She said that not even half of his greatness had been told to her. She praised the Lord for giving Israel such a wise king. She gave Solomon many gifts, and Solomon also gave her royal gifts before she returned to her country.
The chapter also describes how rich Solomon was. He received a large amount of gold every year. He made shields of gold and decorated his palace with gold. His throne was made of ivory and covered with gold. It had six steps and lions carved beside it. It was very grand and beautiful.
Solomon had many ships that brought gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks from faraway lands. He became richer and wiser than all the kings of the earth. Many kings and leaders came to listen to his wisdom and brought him gifts.
However, while the chapter shows Solomon’s greatness, it also reminds us that wealth and success come from God. God was the One who gave Solomon wisdom. Without God, Solomon would not have been so great.
Lesson from the Chapter
True wisdom and success come from God. When God blesses someone, others can see it. We should always thank God for our talents and achievements.
The Queen of Sheba visited him.
She wanted to test his wisdom and see if the stories were true.
She brought gold, spices, and precious stones.
Yes, he answered all of them.
Solomon’s wisdom, wealth, palace, and temple.
It was made of ivory and covered with gold.
Apes and peacocks.
God gave him wisdom.
Yes, many kings came to hear him.
Wisdom and blessings come from God, and we should thank Him for them.