II Chronicles 8-9

"And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart" (9:23). When the Queen of Sheba visited, she marveled at Solomon's prosperity. She attributed this amazing success to "the Lord your God who delighted in you, setting you on His throne as king" (9:8). Solomon's peaceful kingdom blessed those who came and learned from it.

This ideal didn't last (Solomon was only human), but it demonstrated what "the people of God" should be: a light to the world, reflecting the wisdom and love of God Himself.