1 Kings 10:10

And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 10:25 describes annual tribute from other kings, showing the queen's gift was part of a larger pattern of wealth flowing to Solomon.

In 1 Kings 9:14, Hiram gave Solomon 120 talents of gold, the exact amount the queen later gave, showing a parallel in royal gifts.

Psalm 72:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:10 prophesies kings of Sheba bringing gifts, which is fulfilled when the queen brings gold, spices, and stones.

Psalm 72:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:15 continues the prophecy, praying that gold of Sheba be given to the king, fulfilled by the queen's gift.

In Matthew 2:11, the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus, mirroring the queen's gifts to Solomon as a typology of Christ's greater glory.

2 Chronicles 9:9 is the parallel account of the same event, confirming the queen's gift of gold, spices, and precious stones.

Ecclesiastes 2:8 Related theme

Ecclesiastes 2:8 describes Solomon's accumulation of gold and silver, providing a reflective summary of the wealth detailed here.

2 Chronicles 9:24 records annual tributes from other kings, similar to 1 Kings 10:25, placing the queen's gift in broader context.

Proverbs 3:13-15 teaches that wisdom is better than gold and precious stones, contrasting the earthly value of the queen's gifts.

Proverbs 20:15 says lips of knowledge are a precious jewel above gold and costly stones, contrasting the queen's material gifts.