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Sheba

Facts:

In ancient times, Sheba was an ancient civilization or region of land that was located somewhere in southern Arabia.

  • The region or country of Sheba was probably located near what is now the present-day country of Yemen or Ethiopia.
  • Its inhabitants were probably descendants of Ham.
  • The Queen of Sheba came to visit King Solomon when she heard the fame of his riches and wisdom.
  • There are also several men named "Sheba" listed in genealogies in the Old Testament. It is possible that the name of the region of Sheba came from one of these men.
  • The city of Beersheba is shortened to Sheba one time in the Old Testament.

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(See also: arabia · beersheba · ethiopia · solomon)

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