1 Kings 10:5
“the food of his table, the sitting of his servants, the attendance of his officials, their clothing, his cup bearers, and his ascent by which he went up to Yahweh’s house; there was no more spirit in her.”
What does 1 Kings 10:5 mean?
The Queen of Sheba had heard rumors about King Solomon's wealth and wisdom, so she traveled to see for herself. When she arrived and witnessed everything, from the elaborate meals served at his table to the orderly ranks of his officials and the grandeur of how he ascended the temple stairs, she was completely overwhelmed. The phrase "no more spirit in her" means she was literally breathless, astounded beyond words, her skepticism completely dissolved by the reality of what she saw. This moment captures something true about encountering genuine greatness or beauty: sometimes we can't fully prepare ourselves for it, no matter what we've heard beforehand. For the Queen of Sheba, the experience moved her from curiosity to genuine awe.