27 The Queen Become a Harlot

This section of the parable begins with the success and beauty of the “Queen” which is a reference to the blessings under the time of king Solomon. God says,” But thou didst trust in thy beauty.” Israel had wealth, culture and beauty because she had God. While outwardly brilliant a society may be inwardly corrupt. This was the case with the old heathen nations and where America is heading. Civilized wickedness means elaborate and creative wickedness. It shows up in the cessation of moral behavior to the point these practices become law. This was the case with all nations who fell from some greatness. We see it in the histories of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Sin became the norm and it brought them down. The Jews knew that their blessings came from God. Israel was supposed to be a light to the surrounding nations (Deuteronomy 4:6-8) but Instead of trusting in God alone she became narcissistic and thought she had achieved all her greatness by herself. Solomon initiated alliances with heathen nations to strengthen his kingdom.