Journey to Jerusalem
From what land did the Queen of Sheba travel to visit Solomon?
Sheba (often identified with Ethiopia or South Arabia)
What precious metal did she bring in abundance?
Gold
By whom had Solomon been granted wisdom?
God.
In which Old Testament book is the Queen of Sheba’s visit first recorded?
1 Kings 10.
The Queen of Sheba is sometimes linked to what nation’s royal line?
Ethiopia.
What was the Queen of Sheba seeking from Solomon?
His wisdom and understanding.
What natural spice did she gift Solomon?
Spices (noted as never seen in such abundance again)
What was Solomon’s throne made of?
Ivory overlaid with gold.
What other Old Testament book records the same event?
2 Chronicles 9.
What Ethiopian text expands on her story?
The Kebra Nagast.
What did she bring her to test Solomon?
Hard questions and riddles
What other treasures accompanied her gifts?
Precious stones.
What did Solomon’s wisdom surpass?
The wisdom of all men of the East and Egypt.
In Matthew 12:42, who references the Queen of the South?
Jesus.
How is the Queen of Sheba remembered in Islamic tradition?
As Bilqis, a wise and powerful queen.
How did Solomon respond to her inquiries?
He answered all of them; nothing was too hard for him.
According to the text, what made these gifts extraordinary?
The great quantity and unmatched quality.
How did Solomon’s servants impress the Queen of Sheba?
Their attire, service, and the way they attended Solomon.
What does her journey symbolize spiritually?
Seeking truth and wisdom with devotion.
What did her visit represent for the nations?
Recognition of Israel’s God and the fame of Solomon.
What was the Queen's reaction to Solomon's wisdom and palace?
She was overwhelmed and declared the half had not been told.
How did Solomon reciprocate her generosity?
He gave her all she desired and asked for, besides his royal bounty.
What did the Queen of Sheba acknowledge about Solomon’s God?
That He delighted in Solomon and placed him on Israel’s throne to do justice and righteousness.
What lesson does her story teach members of the Order of the Eastern Star?
Loyalty, devotion, and the pursuit of divine wisdom.
What virtue is most tied to her legacy in the Queen of the South degree?
Devotion and loyalty to truth.