[¹] In 1 Kings x. 11, almug trees.
10, 11. These verses interrupt the connection in Kings as in Chronicles They are an interpolation. Verse 12 concludes the account of the visit of the Queen of Sheba.
10. algum trees] In 1 Kings “almug trees.” Compare ii. 8 (note).
11. terraces] Perhaps “raised paths.” In 1 Kings x. 12 a different Hebrew word is used, which may mean “railings” (“pillars,” Authorized Version).
psalteries] compare 1 Chronicles xiii. 8 (note).
in the land of Judah] Here the Chronicler speaks as a man of his own age. We should expect, land of Israel.
¹²And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which she had brought unto the king. So she turned, and went to her own land, she and her servants.
12. beside that which she had brought unto the king] This means that the king beside returning the queen the value of her present to him, also gave her additional gifts; compare 1 Kings x. 13.
13–28 (= 1 Kings x. 14–27).
Solomon’s Greatness.
¹³Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold;