My grandmother gave me a bible for Christmas in 1964. (My bible was published by Harper & Row and though I have searched, I cannot find the name of the artist of any of the illustrations in this bible.) That would have made me 5 and a half. I couldn't read, but I loved looking at the pictures inside. This is one of them. At the time I wondered why the pretty woman had such a weird expression on her face. Now I know - she was overwhelmed!
Back in chapter 8... the passage is almost identical to 1Kings 9:10-28.
In chapter 9 when the Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, I notice in verse 9 the bible tells us that there had never been such spices as those the Queen of Sheba gave King Solomon.
I'd still like to see Solomon's throne. The man was nearly dipped in gold!
After Solomon's death, Israel rebelled against Rehoboam. Again this passage is almost identical to 1Kings 12. The final verse of chapter 10 says that Israel has been in rebellion ever since, which makes me wonder about the author.
In chapter 11 more details regarding Rehoboam fortifying Judean cities is clarified in verses 5-12.
Tomorrow read 2Chronicles 11:13-15:19
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