Yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. The comparison to Solomon is the superlative: the wealthiest and most glorious king in Israel's history was not dressed as magnificently as a common field flower. 1 Kings 10:1–25 describes Solomon's wealth and splendor at their peak. The flower that will wither tomorrow is more gloriously clothed than Solomon in his prime — the glory of the created order, cared for by the Father, exceeds the best human achievement. The implication is both a comfort (the Father's provision is magnificent) and a perspective-adjustment (human notions of magnificent provision are less than what the Father ordinarily provides for flowers).

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