When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.

The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon -- and now, something greater than Solomon is here!

The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon -- and now, something greater than Solomon is here!

Heard

He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.

Concerning

And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding --

Now this is eternal life -- that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.

Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?

Prove him

Samson said to them, "I will give you a riddle. If you really can solve it during the seven days the party lasts, I will give you thirty linen robes and thirty sets of clothes.

I will learn a song that imparts wisdom; I will then sing my insightful song to the accompaniment of a harp.

(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

He replied, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

He did not speak to them without a parable. But privately he explained everything to his own disciples.

General references

Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

People from all nations came to hear Solomon's display of wisdom; they came from all the kings of the earth who heard about his wisdom.

The kings of Tarshish and the coastlands will offer gifts; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring tribute.