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She saw the food that was served at his table, the living quarters for his officials, the organization of his palace staff and the uniforms they wore, the clothing of the servants who waited on him at feasts, and the sacrifices he offered[a] in the Temple. It left her breathless and amazed.

She said to the king, “What I heard in my own country about you[b] and your wisdom is true! I did not believe what they told me until I came and saw for myself. I had not heard of even half your wisdom. You are even wiser than people say.

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  1. 2 Chronicles 9:4 Probable text (see 1 K 10.5) sacrifices he offered; Hebrew his upper rooms.
  2. 2 Chronicles 9:5 you; or your deeds.

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