They seized her and took her into the precincts of the royal palace through the horses’ entrance. There they executed her.

When Athaliah heard the royal guard shouting and praising the king, she joined the crowd at the Lord’s temple.

The priests and Levites got up and pronounced blessings on the people. The Lord responded favorably to them as their prayers reached his holy dwelling place in heaven.

When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.