2 Chronicles 9
You can't help but to contemplate the fame of Solomon after reading this chapter. Starting with the Queen of Sheba after she had "heard of the fame of Solomon" and her mission to find out more. Also all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country "brought gold and silver to Solomon." This chapter underscores the Fame of King Solomon and the kingdom of Israel. The verse that strikes me the most is verse 23, "...all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon." Really? ALL the kings of the earth. This is a bold claim! How far reaching must have been his fame!
God's judgement of Israel was equally impressive because we know that this entire kingdom with all of its splendor was utterly, completely, and permanently destroyed. No stone was left in place and the memory of this great era was all but lost. The before and after picture is stunning!
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