Solomon and Sheba (1959) Edit

A deeper shade, Takyan.

A desire to evade reality.

A dream that can never be. Too much stands between us.

A dreamer. A man of peace.

A gift from its queen.

A message for your queen.

A pagan revel! An orgy!

Abjure this woman of her idolatries. Tear down the abomination she has erected.

About what? I am the commander of the host, not a minister of state.

Above the Pharaoh and the good of your country?

Accept this token of my gratitude and devotion.

Act not with violence lest the wrath of God fall upon you.

After they have seen even my own brother turn against me?

After what has come to pass between us, new words keep singing in my heart.

After you've chosen him over me? Theirs should be the choice.

Ahab. Josiah.

All I ask is that you love your country as much as you hate me.

All Israel is in turmoil, and Solomon stands alone.

Almighty what?

Almost afraid to show themselves even in the darkness.

Almost fanatically they support their great King Solomon.

Along with them, I offer my hand

Always at your service.

Amen.

Amen.

An alliance between us could give us many things we both desire.

An Egyptian sword has rendered judgement upon him.

An enemy of Israel.

And administer to her punishment to fit her perjury.

And again, the Lord God Jehovah spoke to his servant David:

And all of the kings would be at our mercy.

And as a pledge of your loyalty, you brought me your only child, Abishag.

And command of the army that you send against Solomon.

And crowned in the presence of the priest and the elders of the tribes.

And finds her alliance with Solomon more to her liking.

And has commanded me has commanded us

And hast not asked for thyself long life, nor riches for thyself,

And he shall walk in the way of the Lord God Jehovah.

And I am no more than a little child.

And I came here out of hatred to destroy you.

And I came with joy in my heart.

And I have been your father and you my beloved children.

And I offer you a plan almost without cost.

And I will build a tabernacle to the glory of thy name,

And I will establish his kingdom for ever.

And I'll have no mercy on any who oppose me.

And if God grants us the blessing of a son,

And if I refuse your generosity?

And if such is the case,

And if thou wilt walk in my ways,

And in between us, a lot of sour faced old men.

And it pleased my queen to lead her troops against a band of barbarians.

And kill two birds with one stone.

And King Solomon is my friend.

And laid her dead child against my bosom.

And let thy word be verified which thou spakest unto my father David.

And my ears are closed to cackling priests and mumbling old men.

And of thy people Israel, when they shall pray towards this place,

And our women with endless fruitfulness.

And out of love, I will attend her ritual.

And perhaps I will learn from his own lips the way to destroy him.

And razing this city.

And take this woman hence

And that love to be the most precious thing in your life.

And that which has been done is that which shall be done.

And that your only love, your only thought, must be your duty.

And the captains of the host have returned to their own provinces.

And the wealth and trade which once came to us now finds its way to him.

And there is Sheban wine to warm the heart.

And there shall be no other gods before thee.

And this I declare unto you:

And through a long era of peace, Israel grew and prospered.

And to the household of David.

And what favour could an Israelite grant the Queen of Sheba?

And when I rose in the morning to nurse my child, he was dead.

And why do you remain silent? Am I not David's rightful heir?

And yet unrestrained, it could destroy all of Jerusalem.

And yet... if that idea were to take hold of the people,

And you fulfil all my expectations.

And you, my child, will you remain in the king's household,

And your king. Is he also serious?

And your wisdom amazes me.

Anoint Solomon king of Israel.

Are there any among you who deny my right to sit upon this throne?

Are you his sister, perhaps?

Are you satisfied now that I am still the Queen of Sheba?

Are your people always so carefree and gay?

As I have loved and cherished Israel,

As I lay close to death,

As it is today, so it was 1,000 years before the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

As it is written, so let it be done.

As king of Israel, would you abandon the god of your people for mine?

As one would try to forget an evil dream.

As would all other absolute monarchs.

At least I can die as a king with honour.

At this moment, my own land seems as distant as the stars.

At times, a man feels drawn toward the dangers that confront him,

Attack! Attack!

Attack. Strike them down.

Be strong and of good courage.

Because after all the times I have visited you,

Because I have betrayed a great man who trusted me,

Because I have betrayed a great man who trusted me,

Because I know that behind those lovely eyes is the brain of a very clever woman

Because I love you.

Because of you, dissension fills the land.

Because she is an ally of Egypt, we must show her our unity and our strength.

Because thou didst call upon my name in thy dark hour, I have heard thee.

Because thou hast asked this thing

Behold the two halves of me.

Behold, a son has been born unto thee, a man of peace.

Behold, I have done according to thy words.

Benaiah, do you suppose the land of the Shebans is always like this?

Bind up his wounds.

Break through. Break through. Faster.

Bring forth the waters of Gihon

But a man of ideas, and there is nothing more dangerous than a man with an idea.

But first, let me offer a token of my appreciation

But for every plan, there is a price.

But for every plan, there is a price.

But his breath is so quenched that it leaves no mist upon the metal.

But his love is for ever.

But how can I let you go?

But if it be thy will to punish him, visit it upon me in his stead.

But if it is not, then let me remain blind to the truth.

But joy cometh in the morning.

But kept themselves always on the alert.

But no matter how wise a man may be,

But now you, the elders of the tribes, stand before me, banded together,

But perhaps without it, there would be darkness.

But the day of Israel has hardly dawned.

But the man became a king,

But there is one thing I want from you.

But thine is the power. Let not thy wrath descend upon him.

But this is your hour of triumph. The Pharaoh will rejoice in your victory.

But time passed, and love changed even as I did.

But to the prophet and the council.

But tonight let there be no talk of gods.

But tonight you raised your hand against the life of Israel.

But we are an austere people. We tend to be more serious.

But why did you not just go without explanations?

But you have elected to remain here in your lodge,

But you have not told me anything of your own country.

By now, Solomon is dead by his own deeds.

Can you believe that only four years ago, all this was barren desert?

Can you grant me permission to hold it here in Israel?

Choose your words carefully, Hezrai. It is love I have for her.

Come and join us, Baltor. I am teaching my bird to obey.

Come on!

Come. Come.

Come...

Continue to teach me, I beg of you,

Could you not wait until the breath left my body?

David has laid a great burden upon me.

David lies dead in Jerusalem. I, Adonijah, am his heir.

Deploy for attack!

Depriving the people of your great talent as a soldier and a commander.

Did you not hear His Majesty, Joab? Obey his command.

Divide it. It should be neither hers nor mine.

Divide the child into two parts.

Do I need you to tell me the time?

Do not despair.

Do this, and I will return to the land of Sheba and cast down the false gods.

Do with me what you will, but this you must believe.

Do you stay long in Israel?

Do you think she will be as beautiful as we have heard?

Do you want Sheban arms to help you usurp your brother's throne?

Don't lecture me, Baltor.

Draw your sword, Josiah.

Dread not,

Each side prided themselves on the efficiency of their spies

Endow our men with strength and vitality

Enough, Takyan.

Even as this,

Even at the risk of his own destruction.

Even the people talk openly of his shame.

Even then, these boundaries were kept ablaze

Even though I might try to use it against you?

Even when you are not with me, I find myself trying to recall

Ever since I came to live in the house of his father.

Ever since your command reached me.

Ever the soldier, before all else.

Every woman exacts her price from a man.

Excepting the memory of me which will live in your hearts,

Excepting your price for my support of you against your brother.

Fabled Solomon.

For a man whose wisdom is becoming the marvel of the land,

For ever.

For his anger is but for a moment.

For I have known from the first where you would lead, I would follow.

For I was a friend of the Pharaoh and an enemy of Israel,

For that he granted me your life and his forgiveness.

For that task, you are far better suited than I.

For the first time in my life, I... I had no thought for myself.

For the kindness you have shown to a stranger within your gates.

For they be thy people as this house is thine,

For thine is the power and the glory.

For too long we have delayed plans for his destruction.

For when I looked at the child in my arms, I knew it was not the son that I did bear.

For who is able to judge this, thy so great a people?

For you.

Form a circle.

Forward!

Forward.

From the beginning of time, only queens have ruled in Sheba.

From the land of Sheba.

From the north, the east and the south, at the same time, by surprise.

Gather up the Egyptians' banners from the dust.

Gather what forces you can.

Give half to the one woman, half to the other.

Give me leave, and I will clear them from the road.

Give me your orders.

Give the child to her that it may not be slain.

Give therefore unto thy servant an understanding heart

Go! Go!

God was with David.

Grant me the life of Solomon and preserve him against his enemies.

Grave criticism is being brought against him by people.

Greetings. Her Majesty the Queen of Sheba.

Had I known this the day you arrived in Jerusalem,

Had you been there, it would have made my welcome complete.

Hai! Go!

Hai! Hai!

Hail Adonijah, Lion of Israel.

Hail Adonijah.

Hail Adonijah.

Hail Solomon,

Haran!

Has Hezrai spoken truly?

Has it come to where you can read my thoughts?

Has the screaming eagle been transformed into a cooing dove?

Has there been no report from the couriers sent to bring Adonijah?

He doesn't know I'm here.

He is most gracious.

He is still human, with a human weakness.

He lapsed into a coma and has not regained consciousness.

He may still come, Majesty. It is not yet midnight.

He must maintain the unity of our 12 tribes.

He never fails us.

He shall be anointed with the waters of Gihon

He will be most happy to receive you in private audience.

Hear thou in heaven, and when thou hearest, forgive.

Hear us, O Rha Gon, god of love, giver of life.

Heaven of heavens cannot contain thee,

Help! Guard! Josiah!

Her Majesty and I have met before.

Her Majesty awaited you until after midnight and then she retired.

Her Majesty the Queen.

Her presence profanes all Israel.

Here comes the Sheban.

Highness, this one was found among the dead, but he is no Egyptian.

His association with the Sheban queen has developed into an open scandal.

His blood is hot, but it will cool.

His god? We have a hundred gods.

His Majesty hesitates, Baltor.

His Majesty King Solomon sends his greetings

His own people would accomplish his end.

His physicians could give me no word of hope to bring you.

His vain life which he spends as a shadow?

Hope that comes like a light in the midst of darkness.

How can a pagan be converted to the true God unless she knows him?

How could I hope to deceive you?

How dare he treat me this way!

How dull the world would be if people never changed.

How dull the world would be if people never changed.

How interesting your encampment is.

How long will it take them to discover his incompetence?

How many do they number?

How many men will you need to enter?

How much better is thy love than wine.

How much less this house that I have builded unto thy name?

How thoughtful of the king to send so charming an envoy.

I am grateful for your permission to visit your beautiful country.

I am wiser, Prince Adonijah.

I at one end, he at the other.

I beg of you!

I cannot rest, Takyan.

I charge you to cleanse yourself of this iniquity you have permitted to spawn.

I chose this one.

I claimed what was mine by right, and I shall never relinquish that right.

I come as Adonijah, rightful heir to the throne of Israel.

I come seeking the man I once knew.

I command you both, do not follow after me.

I command you both, do not follow after me.

I could put it out in one second.

I did not know that you had sent him to spy on me.

I do. So great that I wonder if you will pay it.

I don't care if he never comes!

I don't want to remind him of other women.

I doubt if she found much amusement here.

I feared only for him.

I gave promise to God that I would return to my own land.

I grant it.

I grant it.

I grant you the honour of my first judgement.

I grant you your life, but I banish you from Israel forever.

I had hoped that in time you would come to accept Jehovah.

I have been reluctant to make an end of him.

I have been trying to entrap you.

I have been wondering, awaiting word from her.

I have business with this Sheban queen.

I have disturbed your rest.

I have earned my reward from Egypt. We will have our port on the Red Sea.

I have found myself trying to forget the purpose for which I came,

I have given unto thee a wise and understanding heart.

I have had a vision from God.

I have loved you both dearly.

I have more important things than to occupy myself with a rabbit hunt.

I have never before known such happiness.

I have never done anything to deprive you.

I have no apology to make for what I have done.

I have no wish to evade what they have to say to me.

I have overlooked your hatred because of your value to Israel.

I have sensed a change in Your Majesty. A softening.

I hope for Your Majesty's own sake that such is not the case.

I hope it is true,

I knew this moment would come, for the things we believe in are not the same.

I know how strongly it calls to you.

I leave but one monument to my name: The unity of Israel.

I never thought of it as a game. I fight by your side.

I no longer do battle with a sword.

I promise you it shall be built.

I promise.

I regret that I was unable to be at the reception to welcome you.

I regret that we did not meet last night when you visited my encampment.

I remember you once lectured me, Hezrai, on how a king of Israel is crowned.

I shall keep myself informed of your progress in Jerusalem.

I should have killed him when he was chosen king.

I take with my own hands what has always been mine.

I think I understood you better as the screaming eagle.

I thought you might need some help.

I want him at my feet.

I want the crown of Israel. It has always been mine.

I want you to love me wholly, completely,

I will be with you... always.

I will confess to you.

I will follow you, Highness.

I will give unto thee both riches and honour

I will never forget that he is my brother.

I will not let you take the risk of going into the streets.

I will sheathe it in your heart.

I will show you I am king in Israel, not you.

I will sit at the feet of Solomon like the wise men who flock to Jerusalem.

I will.

I would be a fool to ignore such an opportunity.

I would be happy to tell Your Majesty many things concerning my country

I would think so, yes.

I, presume to admonish His Majesty?

I'll be at your side always.

I'll pursue them into their own cities.

I'll send your hide to this brave queen of yours as a token of my esteem.

If I cannot live as a king with honour,

If I do not prevent it, my people would stay and stare at you.

If I had not come now,

If I had travelled ten times the distance it would be forgotten

If I remember rightly, Your Highness was then a king.

If it must be,

If Sheba had not escaped, the assassins would not have spared her.

If this be thy will, O God,

If thou knowest what is in my heart, grant me forgiveness.

In a few minutes, they will all be dead.

In an indestructible oneness.

In Israel, I give the orders.

In Israel, we have one god.

In light or in darkness, you've only to reach for my hand.

In my youth, I dreamed that I would build a mighty temple

In my youth, I used to dream of visiting all the faraway kingdoms of the earth.

In proclaiming yourself, you have violated the law of God and man.

In search of a means to destroy an enemy whom you once hated!

In spite of our eternal hatred, we now have friendly relations with Israel.

In spite of the way he left, he must have had difficulty forgetting you.

In the face of the marvels I have seen,

In the hope that this day will mark the beginning of a closer friendship

In the last few days, I have shown you much of Israel.

In the morning, the Egyptians will march over us into Jerusalem.

In the morning, we will dig them out of their burrows.

In the night, this woman's child died because she lay upon it,

In what way can I serve Your Majesty?

Is he... among the dead?

Is not the wine to your taste, my Lord?

Is that why you thought it safe to join forces with the Egyptians?

Is there something different about this flame?

Isn't yours the act of a hypocrite in coming to greet your father?

It almost made me forget that you are an ally of the Pharaoh.

It could not have served your interests better if you had arranged her visit.

It is a command from the elders of the tribes.

It is always to follow the way of a man.

It is as though God had come to me and showed me the way.

It is I, Adonijah, who has prevented the hordes from falling upon you

It is not the first time lightning has dealt death, nor will it be the last.

It is not your right to proclaim the king. These are the words of the Law:

It is very important, this unity?

It is your guest who feels honoured.

It seems he has been defeated, his men routed.

It seems that in your lust for this woman, you have lost your reason.

It seems that your information is more accurate than mine.

It seems to me that we are no nearer a kill than we were before we came.

It took you long enough to get here. I sent Takyan to bring you an hour ago.

It was she who brought disaster upon Israel.

It was to be expected eventually.

It will be done.

It will enable me to become a better and wiser ruler over my own people.

It would be a sacrilege.

It would have changed nothing.

Jealousy of what? Have I a desire to distinguish myself as a scholar?

Josiah, we ride to Jerusalem.

Keep searching. There'll be gold for the man who brings me the head of Solomon.

Keeping my statutes and my commandments,

King Solomon has a great responsibility.

Know this, all of you. I have made an alliance with the Pharaoh.

Knowing that this hand of mine must ache to drive this spear through your body?

Knowing that this hand of mine must ache to drive this spear through your body?

Kol, god of the sun and stars.

Last night we could find none, only their dead.

Let him write it in the blood of his dead.

Let me cleanse my mouth of the stench of the Egyptians.

Let me pass.

Let my prayers call you back from the shadows.

Let Solomon concern himself with the dead. My thoughts are for the living.

Let the women in judgement come forward.

Let us go quickly.

Let us offer her our friendship in the hope that we have one less enemy.

Let's try over there.

Like a moth approaches a flame.

Listen to your people. Their love calls to you, as I call in my love.

Look into his heart and pity him.

Look into my heart and hear my prayer.

Lord God of hosts.

Lord God of Israel, there is no god like thee.

Lord God of Israel, thine is the victory.

Lord God, hear the prayer of thy servant.

Majesty, you let him go without a word of farewell.

Majesty, you must rest.

Majesty.

Majesty.

Make me the most desirable of women.

Make my lips sweet as honey,

May I remind Your Majesty that you cannot put your personal feelings

May the Lord God Jehovah praise and bless you.

May thou watch between us while we are apart, one from the other.

Mine was not the strength to save my lord Solomon from himself.

Mmm. Attar of roses. I love it.

Mother! Come! Look! Mother!

Must you intrude upon my privacy?

My ancestors sat upon the throne of a great country

My apologies to Your Majesty.

My day is almost done.

My father. My king.

My Lord King, this woman Leah and I dwell within the same house.

My love is not a lie.

My love, I must leave Israel.

My offering to you.

My people feel honoured.

My skin soft and fragrant like the petals of a flower.

My son.

My world.

Neither will God's anger be turned aside.

Never before has an alien sat beside our king in judgement.

Never! Rather would I bend knee to the Pharaoh

Never. Never.

No matter how few of us are left, we will fight on.

No one knows, but all say that by morning,

No, Highness. If that were so, mine would be a far happier mission.

No, sire, none have returned.

No, to share my throne with you.

No, wait. Listen to me. There must be a way to...

No, you stay the king.

No!

No! No!

No. Grant him the respect one soldier should have for another.

None.

Nor be dismayed.

Nor I, and if I have thought I was happy, I know now that I was deceived.

Nor the life of thine enemies,

Not at all, not at all.

Not by me. You are his chancellor, Hezrai, and you his high priest, Zadok.

Not even of wisdom.

Not once have I been with him alone. Not once.

Nothing.

Now deploy for attack!

Now I am here, Father.

Now I can tell you that I am to bear the child of our love.

Now I shall prove to you that I am the king.

Now it is revealed out of the mouth of Adonijah himself

Now will Your Majesty seek safety? The Israelites will blame you.

Now you have to be completely truthful with me.

Now you will be queen over Israel, and our son shall reign after me.

Now, at last, I have seen a judgement of Solomon,

O Lord, my God,

Of which she has become the living symbol.

Offer your services, not to me, but to your country and your God.

Oh, Majesty!

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

On my way to Jerusalem, we got word the Egyptians were on the prowl again.

On the third day after I was delivered, she was delivered also.

Once again, the Pharaoh will have reason to remember the name of Adonijah.

Once before I told you I was king and you called me an impostor.

Once I am on the throne, our lands could encircle Egypt,

One thing remains heavy on my heart.

Only in peace can Israel prosper and be made great, not in strife.

Or the fool of fools.

Or will you return to Gilead with your father Ahab?

Our father David was a singer of songs, but he's also a mighty warrior.

Our sins have brought this upon us.

Out of love, I offered to share this throne with her.

Out of regard for the tender heart of my dear brother.

Peace is for women and children.

Perhaps I was waiting for an invitation.

Perhaps we can help the Pharaoh solve the problem of Solomon,

Perhaps we should return to Sheba rather than to visit Jerusalem.

Permit me to decide the question of my comings and goings.

Permit me to present my sovereign, Her Royal Majesty, the Queen of Sheba.

Pharaoh will slay us all.

Place the child on the steps before me and show him to me.

Pledge me that you will build the great temple of which I had dreamed

Point out that it is a matter of concern not only to the high priest

Prince Adonijah is at the top of the hill. Follow me.

Put him down.

Rama, who sends the rain.

Real wisdom lies in the ability to decide between the true and the false.

Redeem my vow, my son.

Return therefore until thine own land

Return to Jerusalem,

Rha Gon, giver of life, god of love,

Say what you must, then please leave me alone.

Send him to me, Rha Gon, god of love.

Send messages with my command that he return.

Set them to burnishing their shields. Let them shine like mirrors.

Shall be an astonishment to everyone that passeth by it, so that he shall say

She came into the temple and before the sanctuary prayed you might be spared.

She has been an honour to my house.

She lies. She lies.

Sheathe your sword. I will not break my pledge.

Sheba can be proud of her queen.

Shout unto God, all the earth. Sing praises unto the glory of his name.

Since Solomon came to the throne of Israel, I've watched his strength grow

Sing praises unto the Lord, O Israel.

Sire, I have driven like a fury to attend this council

Sire, our men are spent. Shall we call a rest?

Sire, the Sheban harlot has been found.

Sire, your brother has joined forces with the Egyptians against you.

Sire?

Sire.

Sire.

Sire. Look, men on the hill.

Sit down, Baltor. You make Tokki nervous.

So how could your offer possibly interest me?

So I remember.

So Solomon walked in the way of his God,

So spare him.

So that God will have his dwelling place among his people.

So that I may gain a greater insight into the wonder of your understanding.

So there shall not be among the kings of the earth

Soldiers of David, commanded by his son and heir Adonijah, prince of Israel.

Solomon did not follow the path of God.

Solomon had fulfilled a most sacred pledge to his father.

Solomon is vanquished! How are the mighty fallen.

Solomon king? Lmpossible.

Solomon, king over Israel.

Solomon, peace of the Lord.

Solomon! Once before you robbed me of my birthright,

Solomon! Victory! Victory!

Solomon! What are you doing here?

Solomon.

Sometimes he calls me that. We have been very close to each other,

Sound the retreat.

Spread out, and kill them all.

Stand aside.

Start the attack.

Still I dared hope.

Stop looking at me like that! Do as I tell you!

Summon the elders of the 12 tribes and the council.

Take it away. Get it out of my sight.

Take your positions. Deploy for attack!

Takyan disapproves. I need an ally.

Tell me, what would be the cost of a war against Israel?

Tell the Egyptians to break through with their horsemen.

Ten minutes ago, if Your Majesty pleases.

Thank all the gods you are not harmed.

That all the earth may know the Lord is God.

That always you were forced to remember that you are a queen,

That I may discern between good and evil,

That is our law.

That it was a sign of the anger and revenge of their god?

That we must part is our atonement.

That would be the most welcome gift of all.

That would cause more than angry murmurings against him.

That you are here while your father is able to give you his blessing.

That's why I find your visit so disturbing.

The elders have denounced Solomon,

The elders of the tribes deny you as their king and depart from you.

The faint hearted are deserting us in the darkness.

The Feast of Rha Gon is the most sacred rite

The glory of peace makes itself known.

The king is an old man, weak with the burden of his years.

The Lord God will smite you into the dust

The Lord has punished Solomon for his sins.

The man who was noble, gentle and kind, the man who walked with God.

The most merciful way to kill is to thrust quickly and strongly with a knife.

The one god who commands the Israelites to have no other god before him?

The outcry is over the news brought by deserters from Solomon's army.

The permission I have granted is poor compensation for the crime attempted.

The Pharaoh is complaining? We will have to teach him.

The port of Melish on the Red Sea in return for the downfall of Solomon.

The priesthood is aroused against him. The council condemns him.

The priests and the people would rise up against Solomon.

The royal raiment will be stripped from you.

The sanctuary of the temple must not be violated.

The Sheban. The Sheban is coming.

The sin was mine. Why did you not strike me?

The soldier.

The symbol of its oneness, is broken into fragments.

The time has come for the yearly feast of Rha Gon.

The unity of the nation is sundered.

The water, the work, the warmth of the sun have done it, not I.

The way I stare at you?

The way of a woman is simple, my lord.

The wisdom of God passeth all understanding.

The words you have said to me, I will never forget.

Then hear the voice of God.

Then hold high the tablet of unity before his eyes

Then I am even more pleased. Come in.

Then I must go to celebrate it elsewhere.

Then I need no senseless ritual to attend my elevation.

Then I will hurl you down into the same dust that will choke the Pharaoh.

Then they have travelled ten leagues since dawn and we have travelled one.

There is no reason to be jealous of me as yet.

There is none else.

There is only one way it can be done.

There would be greater glory if I were not shackled by command of my father.

There'll be few of us left to face Adonijah and his Egyptians by tomorrow.

Therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.

Therefore I strongly advise Your Majesty to attend this conference.

They are afraid of the Pharaoh, perhaps.

They are spent and exhausted and we are still fresh.

They bear a flag of friendship.

They face east, and will be blinded by the sun.

They proclaim peace yet strengthen their army, and for what purpose?

They rally to us, by the hundreds.

They will rest at the dunes of Saladar.

Think not to appease the wrath of Israel with remorse.

This great king has time for everything, except the time for being a man.

This is not your kind of game, brother.

This is one god who teaches that all men are equal and none are slaves.

This is something I never thought to see, a pagan welcomed to Israel.

This is the borderland that lies between the countries of Egypt and Israel.

This is the time to strike, Majesty.

This queen amuses herself by leading men across our borders

This queen amuses herself by leading men across our borders

This Solomon is more difficult to approach than the Pharaoh of Egypt.

This time you ask for too much, Sheba.

Thou art our sword and our shield.

Thou art the Lord God. What thou hast done was out of love for thy people.

Thou hast made thy servant king instead of David, my father,

Thou shalt not kill. But murder was attempted against me.

Thou shalt not make unto thyself any graven images.

Thou who art called the all knowing, the compassionate,

To a new victory won by the Prince of Israel.

To bind you to me in soft chains so that I may do with you as I will.

To deliver to him all of your secrets.

To house the Ark of the Covenant.

To rule the kingdom and to build the temple, both of which I have undertaken.

To set up a pagan god in the face of the great Jehovah,

To shut me away in your harem? To share your love?

To slay Israelites as she might attend a circus.

Today there is no darkness into which they can escape.

Tonight, I will make it even more difficult.

Tonight, we are alone in a different world.

Too long this soil has been bathed in blood.

True, but our security is threatened.

Truly, the way of a woman is beyond our understanding.

Truly, your king has built nobly.

Turn not against thy brother, Solomon.

Until now his power has become a threat to my borders.

Very well.

Victory! Victory! Solomon returns.

We come to stand with the king.

We enjoy life and pleasure.

We had hoped for the cooperation of Your Highness.

We have come to take counsel with Your Highness.

We have many gods.

We must never forget she is an ally of Egypt.

We must not keep the queen waiting.

We must put an end to Israel, and with it this dangerous idea of one god.

We must ride fast to overtake her.

We only found a few scattered units of our people,

We thank you for receiving us.

We thought perhaps if you were to talk to him privately, reason with him.

We want every man, horse, chariot, hidden from Solomon's view.

We will have more gold, more power, more everything.

We will join our lands as we will join our lives.

We will strike quickly. The victory must be decisive.

We'll deliver him to the one who sent him.

We'll go out and face the Egyptians.

We're a long way from the land of Sheba. 800 leagues.

Welcome.

Well, Baltor?

Well, something must be done.

Well?

Weren't you supposed to dine with her?

What a foolish idea.

What brings the king's chancellor here? More orders?

What could you say in view of your transgressions?

What do you suggest? Have you a plan?

What do you want this time?

What does he think I am? Just another cat in his royal cage?!

What else could I bring to King Solomon, who is a man of peace?

What else have you heard?

What force will you send against Solomon?

What has been built must be defended against all the enemies of the nation.

What have we to fear?

What I have done, I cannot undo.

What is it that weighs so heavily upon your heart?

What is the problem this time?

Whatever wisdom has been given me, it was for the benefit of my people.

When he fails you, do you blame him for everything?

When he rides into the trap, our attack will hit him from every quarter.

When I am king, there will be no privileged sanctuaries for my enemies.

When I have overthrown him, I will give you all his lands that border on your own.

When I know David is no longer living, I will be the first to acknowledge you.

When I was brought to the house of David, my people sang songs of gladness,

When none in Jerusalem believed that you and Israel could be saved,

When yours still crawled on their hands and knees, feeding on insects.

Where goes the Queen of Sheba there go I, a soldier of her guard.

Wherefore, thou hast named him Solomon.

Who are you?

Who knows what is good for a man in his life,

Who loved me beyond all else.

Who will save us now from Pharaoh?

Who would dare to murmur against the great Solomon?

Who would never have travelled 800 leagues without a purpose.

Whoever he is, he is an impostor.

Why did you come to Jerusalem?

Why do you ask me such a question now?

Why do you offer me your support in this dark hour?

Why do you say that?

Why does a Sheban fight with Egyptians against Israel?

Why God hath turned his face from him.

Why should I want them at my mercy?

Why?

Why? Are you not my ally?

Why? Why? I cannot let you go.

With the completion of the temple,

With the completion of the temple,

With the fires of hatred and conflict.

With the point of your spears?

With the same joy, I will remain within the house of Solomon.

With these we hope to stem the Egyptian horde?

With these.