Who was Sheba?

Queen of the South

The story of Sheba

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Queen Sheba, also known as the Queen of Sheba, was a biblical figure who is mentioned in both the Old Testament and the Quran. According to the biblical account, she was a wealthy and powerful queen who ruled over a kingdom in southern Arabia. Queen Sheba is famous for her visit to King Solomon in Jerusalem, where she tested him with difficult questions and was impressed by his wisdom and wealth. According to the biblical account, she was so impressed by Solomon that she gave him a gift of gold, spices, and precious stones. The exact location of Queen Sheba's kingdom is not specified, but it is believed to have been located in modern-day Yemen. Some traditions also suggest that she was Ethiopian. Queen Sheba is remembered as a symbol of wisdom and wealth, and her visit to King Solomon is often seen as an example of It is not specified in the Bible how Queen Sheba died or her age at the time of her death.

Name meaning

Promise, Oath

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Queen

First mention

Genesis 10:7

Appearances in the Bible

86 mentions

In Hebrew

שיבא