QƲeen of Sheba] 2 Chron. 9. 1. Luke 11. 31. Sheba was a countrey on the south from Jerusalem, far remote, in the uttermost parts of the earth; (Matthew 12:42.) It was a place that afforded store of gold, and sweet spices, and precious stones, Psalms 72:15. Ezekiel 27:22. see v. 2.
name of the Lord] For the report went (as the truth was, Chap. 3. 12.) that the LORD had inspired him with more then ordinary wisedom.
to prove] To get evidence of his understanding and wisdom.
hard questions] Dark speehes, (Numbers 12:8.) dark sentences (Daniel 8:23.) proverbs (Hebrews 2:6.) riddles, Judges 14:15.