Topical Bible: Thankfulness: To God of the Queen of Sheba

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The account of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon is a remarkable narrative that highlights the theme of thankfulness to God. This account is found in 1 Kings 10:1-13 and 2 Chronicles 9:1-12. The Queen of Sheba, intrigued by Solomon's renowned wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom, undertakes a long journey to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions.

Upon her arrival, the Queen of Sheba witnesses the wisdom of Solomon, the splendor of his court, and the offerings made in the temple of the LORD. Her response is one of overwhelming gratitude and acknowledgment of the divine source of Solomon's blessings. In 1 Kings 10:9 , she declares, "Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness."

The Queen's thankfulness is directed not only towards Solomon but primarily towards the LORD, recognizing His hand in the establishment and prosperity of Solomon's reign. Her acknowledgment of God's role reflects a deep understanding of the divine orchestration behind the earthly success she observes. This gratitude is significant as it comes from a foreign dignitary, emphasizing the universal recognition of God's sovereignty and benevolence.

Furthermore, the Queen of Sheba's thankfulness is expressed through her generous gifts to Solomon. She presents him with gold, spices, and precious stones, as recorded in 1 Kings 10:10 : "Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again did such abundance of spices come in as those the Queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon." Her offerings can be seen as an act of worship and acknowledgment of the divine wisdom bestowed upon Solomon.

The narrative of the Queen of Sheba serves as a powerful example of how encounters with God's wisdom and blessings can lead to a heart of thankfulness. Her account encourages believers to recognize and express gratitude for God's work in their lives and the lives of others, acknowledging His eternal love and justice.

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1 Kings 10:9
Blessed be the LORD your God, which delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he you king, to do judgment and justice.
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The Introduction to the Work, with Some Account of the Nature of ...
... of God, the vigor of our love, thankfulness, and all ... If the queen of Sheba had cause
to say of ... then, surely, they that stand continually before God, and see ...
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John 7:37-38. "Let any Man Come. "
... has a controversy with us for our un-thankfulness! ... About God's infinite mercy and
compassion, about His readiness ... say, "Come and see." Like the Queen of Sheba ...
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A Last Look-Out
... So Paul is resolved to show his thankfulness to Christ, the ... as surely as I live,
I have communion with God. ... Though, like the Queen of Sheba, we shall say, "The ...
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Lives of Faith and Trust
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thanks to God for the ... are full of thankfulness and praise about E. She is ...
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Nature of Covenanting.
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queen of heaven, as ... than the language,""Thus saith the Lord God, I will ...
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A Discourse
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with thankfulness that this ... to the hurting it in the great things of God. ...
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