Bible Question: Since womens at that time was not allowed in the palaces, why was Queen of Sheba allowed? |
Bible Answer: I assume you're referring to the palace of Solomon, the wisest human of all time, except for Jesus. Solomon was enlighten, if you remember with a special Godly installed dose of His wisdom, as he asked for at a very young age. 1 Kings 3:7 Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8 And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted. 9 Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” 10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, 12 behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you. BUT also the Israelite nation had a great heritage because their Laws came from God. His Laws were far more humane and fair to women than almost all the surrounding nations. So it's really not all that unusual for a Queen from a neighboring country to come for a visit. Also don't forget, Solomon had a weakness for foreign women which was his undoing but that's another story. Welcome to the Forum amd Go with God in all things, my friend. Bill |