Solomon And Sheba -

While the biblical text focuses on wisdom and diplomacy, other traditions add layers of romance, folklore, and national identity:

In the biblical account (1 Kings 10 and 2 Chronicles 9), the Queen of Sheba travels from a distant land to Jerusalem to "test" King Solomon with "hard questions" after hearing reports of his legendary wisdom. She arrives with a massive caravan of camels carrying gold, precious stones, and an abundance of spices. Solomon and Sheba

: Solomon answers all her riddles and questions; nothing is hidden from him. While the biblical text focuses on wisdom and