1 Kings 10:1
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.”1 Kings 10:1
What Does 1 Kings 10:1 Mean?
1 Kings 10:1 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 10, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 10:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 12:42“The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.”Luke 11:31“The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.”Genesis 10:28“And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,”2 Chronicles 9:1“And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.”Psalms 72:15“And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.”Judges 14:12“And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:”1 Kings 4:34“And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.”Genesis 10:7“And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtechah: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.”Psalms 72:10“The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.”1 Kings 8:41“Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name’s sake;”Luke 12:27“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”Genesis 25:3“And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.”1 Kings 4:31“For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.”Job 6:19“The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Psalms 49:4“I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.”Proverbs 1:5“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”Isaiah 60:6“The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.”Jeremiah 6:20“To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.”Ezekiel 27:22“The merchants of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy merchants: they occupied in thy fairs with chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.”
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