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Queen of the South

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(Matt. 12:42)—the queen of Sheba, who ruled a people south of Palestine, commonly associated with southern Arabia. Drawn by Solomon’s fame, she came to Jerusalem with a splendid retinue and tested his wisdom with difficult questions. Having seen his wisdom and prosperity, she blessed the LORD, the God of Israel (1 Kings 10:1-13). Jesus said that she would rise at the judgment against those who failed to recognize that one greater than Solomon was present.

Scripture cited

Matthew 12:42 3 Kingdoms 10:1

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