The Queen of Sheba The Queen of Sheba, a figure in biblical, Islamic, and Ethiopian traditions, is renowned for her wisdom and leadership. In the Bible (1 Kings 10:1-13), she visits King Solomon to test his wisdom, bringing lavish gifts. Impressed by his knowledge and kingdom, she praises the God of Israel. In Islamic tradition, known as Bilqis (Surah 27), she rules a prosperous kingdom and, after meeting Solomon, embraces monotheism. Ethiopian tradition names her Makeda, the mother of Menelik I, linking Ethiopia to Solomon and the Ark of the Covenant. The Queen of Sheba represents wisdom, cultural exchange, and spiritual recognition. Her story is tied to trade, wealth, and diplomacy, with artistic depictions emphasizing her intelligence and grandeur. 𝓣𝓻𝓾𝓮 𝓒𝓱𝓻𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮