Tafsir Ibn Abbas: An-Naml, Ayah 23
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I found a woman ruling over them in other words she was their queen her name Bilqīs; and she has been given an abundance of all things that kings might require in the way of machines and instruments and she possesses a great throne — its length was 80 cubits its width 40 cubits its height 30 cubits and was made of gold and silver encrusted with pearls rubies chrysolite and emeralds with its legs made of rubies chrysolite and emeralds containing seven inner doors the door of each chamber shut.
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Ibn Abbas Commentary
(Lo! I found a woman ruling over them) whose name is Balqis, (and she hath been given (abundance) of all things) she has been given the knowledge of all things in her country, (and hers is a mighty throne) adorned with gems, pearls, gold and silver.