THEOSISAmbrose of Milan
Consider, O man, the individual who fully grasped the essence of what the true Solomon conveyed to her: The statements I encountered in my homeland regarding your words and wisdom are indeed accurate. I once doubted those who spoke of you until I came and witnessed it first-hand. The truth far exceeds what was relayed to me; you surpass all that I have heard in my land. Blessed are your wives and your servants who attend to you and partake in all your wisdom.
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Understand the celebration of the true Solomon, who is our Savior, and discern what provisions are laid out at this banquet. In what realm will the nations gathered hear the declarations of genuine wisdom and truth, and with what insight into the unseen will they recognize Him? For the things we perceive are temporary, while the unseen is eternal.
Who are these blessed wives of Solomon? Is it not said of them that many hear the word of God and follow it? Furthermore, it is written: Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. And who are the favored servants who minister to you? Among them is Paul, who declared, ‘Until this day, I stand witnessing to both small and great,’ and Simeon, who awaited the consolation of Israel in the temple. Would he have petitioned for release had he not served the Lord, or would he have found no opportunity to depart had he not embraced God's will? Previously, we have mentioned Solomon, whose wisdom was sought after by all.