Queen of Sheba Summary
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The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon, tested him with questions, and praised his wisdom and prosperity.
tested Solomon (1KI 10:1)
Names
- en Queen of Sheba
- en Queen( of Sheba) · Also called
- en Queen( of the South) · Also called
- en queen · Title
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en
Queen of Sheba
· Title · H4436, H7614 G938, none · 1KI 10:1 queen [of] seven or oath
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en
Queen of the South
· Title · H4446, H8486 G938, G3558 · MAT 12:42 queen [of the] south
- he מַלְכָּה · H4436G
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he
מַֽלְכַּת־שְׁבָ֗א
maləkhat shəva · Title · H4436, H7614 · 1KI 10:1 queen [of] seven or oath
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he
מַלְכַּת תֵּימָן
maləaket tayman · Title · H4446, H8486 · MAT 12:42 queen [of the] south
- el βασίλισσα · G0938H
- el βασίλισσα Σαβα basílissa Saba · Title · G938, none · 1KI 10:1
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el
βασίλισσα νότου
basílissa nótou · Title · G938, G3558 · MAT 12:42 queen [of the] south
- bg Савската царица
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Queen of Sheba Article
STEPBible TIPNR
The Queen of Sheba, whose kingdom was likely located in modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, heard about the fame and wisdom of King Solomon and traveled to Jerusalem to meet him (1Ki 10:1-13; 2Ch 9:1-12). She brought a large entourage and expensive gifts, including gold, spices, and precious stones. The queen tested Solomon with difficult questions, and he answered them all, demonstrating his God-given wisdom. Impressed by his wisdom, wealth, and the organization of his court, the Queen of Sheba praised Solomon and his God, acknowledging that his wisdom and prosperity were divine blessings. She gave Solomon many gifts, and he reciprocated, giving her all she desired. Jesus later referenced the Queen of Sheba's visit, noting that she came from the ends of the earth to hear Solomon's wisdom, and yet someone greater than Solomon was present in Jesus himself (Mat 12:42; Luk 11:31).
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