1 Kings 10:1

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.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 10:3 records that Solomon answered all her questions — the immediate outcome of her test.

1 Kings 4:34 Historical context

1 Kings 4:34 summarizes that people from all nations came to hear Solomon's wisdom, of which the queen's visit is a specific example.

1 Kings 4:31 Historical context

In 1 Kings 4:31, Solomon's surpassing wisdom and widespread fame are established, directly explaining why the queen of Sheba came to test him.

1 Kings 8:41 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Kings 8:41 prays for foreigners who come because of God's name — the queen's visit fulfills this prayer.

Proverbs 1:6 mentions understanding riddles — the queen tested Solomon with hard questions (riddles).

Luke 11:31 Parallel

Luke 11:31 parallels Matthew 12:42, also referencing the queen of Sheba's visit to condemn the current generation.

Matthew 12:42 cites the queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon, using her to condemn Jesus' generation for rejecting greater wisdom.

Ezekiel 27:22 Historical context

Ezekiel 27:22 lists Sheba as a source of spices, gold, and precious stones, the same items the queen brought.

Isaiah 60:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 60:6 prophesies Sheba bringing gold and frankincense, directly echoing the queen's gifts.

Psalm 72:15 Related theme

Psalm 72:15 mentions gold from Sheba, connecting the queen's gift of gold to the psalm's tribute imagery.

Psalm 72:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:10 prophesies kings of Sheba bringing gifts, directly paralleling the queen's visit with presents.

Psalm 49:4 Allusion

Psalm 49:4 uses the same Hebrew word 'chidah' (dark saying/riddle) that describes the queen's hard questions, directly linking the two passages.

2 Chronicles 9:1-12 provides a parallel account of the queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon, with additional details.

Isaiah 60:9 Typology

Isaiah 60:9 prophesies nations bringing wealth for God's name — the queen's gifts foreshadow this tribute.

Daniel 5:12 Parallel

Daniel 5:12 mentions Daniel's skill in solving riddles — the queen brought 'hard questions' (riddles) to test Solomon.

2 Chronicles 6:32 Prophetic fulfillment

In 2 Chronicles 6:32, Solomon prays for foreigners drawn by God's fame — the queen of Sheba exemplifies this.

Acts 8:27 Parallel

Acts 8:27 features an Ethiopian official coming to Jerusalem — like the queen from Sheba, a distant seeker of God.

Jeremiah 6:20 mentions frankincense from Sheba but as a rejected offering, contrasting with the queen's accepted gifts.