1. The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame,. and she travelled to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions.
2. She brought with her a large group of attendants, as well as camels loaded with spices, jewels, and a large amount of gold. When she and Solomon met, she asked him all the questions that she could think of.
3. He answered them all; there was nothing too difficult for him to explain.
19-20. The throne had six steps leading up to it, with the figure of a lion at each end of every step, a total of twelve lions. At the back of the throne was the figure of a bull's head, and beside each of the two arms was the figure of a lion. No throne like this had ever existed in any other kingdom.