The Queen of Sheba is well-known for her enormous wealth and for visiting King Solomon to gauge his level of intelligence. Photo credit: Freepik.com
The story of the Queen of Sheba is interwoven with
Ethiopian, Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions. She was referred to as
the Queen of Sheba by Jews and Christians, Queen Bilquis by Arabs, and Macheda
by Ethiopians. Between 1000 and 950 BC, she is reported to have traveled to
Jerusalem with a convoy of valuable stones, gold, and spices to meet King
Solomon.
Who was the Queen of Sheba in reality? From where did she
originate? Did she actually have a meeting with King Solomon? Some of the
stories in the Bible are both fascinating and inspirational, posing many
questions. She was referred to as the Queen of Sheba by the Jews and
Christians, Macheda by the Ethiopians, and Queen Bilquis by the Arabs.