Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.

Heard

Bible References

And when

2 Chronicles 9:1
When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's reputation, she traveled to Jerusalem and tested him with difficult questions. She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind.
Matthew 12:42
The queen of the south will stand up and condemn the people living today, because she came from so far away to hear the wisdom of Solomon. But look! Something greater than Solomon is here!"
Luke 11:31
The queen of the south will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. But look, something greater than Solomon is here!

Heard

1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than anyone of his day wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, and wiser than Mahol's sons Calcol and Darda.

Concerning

Job 28:28
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
Proverbs 2:3
if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
John 17:3
And this is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent Jesus the Messiah.
1 Corinthians 1:20
Where is the wise person? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? God has turned the wisdom of the world into nonsense, hasn't he?

Prove him

Judges 14:12
"Let me tell you a riddle," Samson told them. "If you can solve it during this week-long festival, I'll give you 30 linen garments and 30 formal garments.
Psalm 49:4
I will focus my attention on a proverb; I will use the harp to expound my riddle.
Proverbs 1:5
Let the wise listen and increase their learning; let the person of understanding receive guidance
Matthew 13:11
He answered them, "You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom from heaven, but it hasn't been given to them,
Mark 4:34
He did not tell them anything without using a parable, though he explained everything to his disciples in private.

General references

Genesis 10:28
Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
1 Kings 4:34
People came from everywhere to hear Solomon's advice. Every king on the earth heard of his wisdom.
Psalm 72:10
May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring gifts, and may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer tribute.

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