There are some stories in Scripture that stay with us for a lifetime, not because they are long or complicated, but because they stir a deep sense of wonder. The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon is one of those stories. It is brief, beautiful, and full of wisdom. Yet over centuries, people have filled the silence of Scripture with many questions: Did they fall in love? Did they marry? Did they have a child together?
Here’s what matters. The Bible tells us exactly what God wanted us to know. And sometimes, the simplicity of Scripture gives us a clearer picture than the legends that came later.
Let’s walk through this famous meeting with gentle steps and let the Word speak for itself.
What Scripture Actually Says About Their Visit
When we open our Bibles to 1 Kings 10 and 2 Chronicles 9, we find a queen who traveled a very long distance to meet Solomon. She came from Sheba, a land known for wealth, spices, and trade most likely located in present-day Yemen or Ethiopia.
The Bible gives us a picture that feels almost peaceful. She arrives in Jerusalem with caravans carrying precious gifts: gold, spices, stones of great value. But she didn’t come only with treasures. She came with questions hard questions and a heart searching for truth.
Solomon answered every one of them.
The Scripture says:
“Nothing was too hard for the king to explain to her.”
1 Kings 10:3
Their meeting is full of honor. She praises God for giving Israel a wise king. Solomon blesses her with gifts in return. It’s a moment of mutual respect, not romance. And when the meeting ends, the Queen returns to her own land.
That’s it.
The Bible does not say they married.
The Bible does not say they became romantically involved.
The Bible does not say they had a child together.
And when the Bible is silent, it is wise for us to stay gentle in our imagination.
Still, stories grew. Kingdoms told tales. And over time, people began to wonder whether there was more behind this royal visit.
Before we explore those legends, it helps to see this meeting the way Scripture frames it not as a love story but as a moment where God’s wisdom shined before the nations. Just as God used King David in mighty ways before Solomon, this meeting showed the world that Israel’s God was a God of wisdom, truth, and light.
Did Solomon Have a Relationship With the Queen of Sheba?
Many people ask this question because the meeting feels royal, rich, and mysterious. A wise king. A powerful queen. Two leaders with unmatched influence. It’s no surprise that later storytellers filled their imaginations with romance.
But we need to stay close to Scripture.
The Bible never describes their meeting as a romantic connection. Their conversation feels formal and respectful. They honor each other as rulers, not as lovers.
Why, then, do people assume romance?
Here are the main reasons:
1. Later traditions added stories.
Ethiopian tradition especially the Kebra Nagast shaped much of the belief that Solomon fathered a son with the Queen of Sheba. The story is honored in Ethiopian history, but it is not a biblical teaching.
2. Solomon’s reputation created questions.
Solomon was known to have many wives and concubines 700 wives and 300 concubines as Scripture tells us. When a queen visited him, many assumed she must have been added to the list.
But the Bible itself never says this.
3. Great leaders often attract legends.
Just as people wonder about Jacob’s marriages or David’s personal life, powerful leaders in the Bible often become part of larger stories. But in this case, Scripture keeps their meeting short and clear.
So, did they have a romantic relationship?
According to the Bible, no.
Their meeting was about wisdom, honor, faith, and kingdom leadership not romance.
Did the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon Have a Child?
This question has lived for many centuries, especially in Ethiopian Christian tradition. The story says the Queen of Sheba bore a son named Menelik I, who later became king and is said to have founded the Solomonic dynasty of Ethiopia.
This tradition is beautiful and meaningful to millions, but it is important to separate biblical truth from historical tradition.
1. The Bible does not mention any child.
Not in Kings.
Not in Chronicles.
Not anywhere in Scripture.
2. The story began centuries later.
The claim appears in writings long after the Bible was completed. These stories are part of cultural identity, not biblical revelation.
3. Scripture affirms what it records.
When God wants us to know something, He includes it clearly like the children of Jacob, the lineage of King David, and the genealogy of Jesus. If Solomon and the Queen of Sheba had a child, Scripture would not have left the story hidden.
So while the tradition is respected, it is not part of the biblical record. For believers, that distinction matters.
Who Did the Queen of Sheba Marry?
The Bible never mentions her husband. It does not give her genealogy. It does not describe her family. Instead, it presents her as a powerful, independent ruler.
This is worth noticing.
In a time when most leaders were men, the Queen of Sheba stands as one of the rare women who ruled a kingdom. She represents strength, dignity, and wisdom qualities shared by other strong women in Scripture, such as Deborah, who also led with courage in the book of Judges.
So while we don’t know whom she married, Scripture shows us the qualities she carried:
• Leadership
• Courage
• Curiosity
• Honor toward God’s wisdom
Her story is not about who she married, but about how she sought truth and recognized God’s hand upon Solomon.
Who Did King Solomon Fall in Love With?
This question leads us into another biblical path.
Solomon had many relationships, and the Bible speaks openly about his marriages and how they affected his spiritual life. Some unions led him closer to God. Others drew him into compromise.
1. He married Pharaoh’s daughter.
This was a political alliance, but Scripture makes it clear that the marriages with foreign wives would eventually turn Solomon’s heart.
2. He loved many foreign women.
The Bible says:
“Solomon loved many foreign women…”
1 Kings 11:1
These marriages contributed to his spiritual decline in later years.
3. The Song of Solomon speaks of a beloved.
This poetic book rich and beautiful celebrates love, devotion, and affection. While we cannot say the beloved woman was the Queen of Sheba, the book shows that Solomon did experience deep human love.
4. His heart turned, but God never abandoned him.
Just as God remained faithful through David’s failures, God also showed grace to Solomon, even as his many marriages led him astray.
Solomon’s romantic relationships were complex. But the Queen of Sheba is never listed among them.
The Meeting That Still Speaks to Us Today
So why does this short story still echo across generations?
Because the heart of the story is not romance it is wisdom.
The Queen of Sheba traveled far to find truth. She sought a man whose wisdom came from God. And when she heard Solomon speak, she praised not Solomon first, but the Lord.
“Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel.”
1 Kings 10:9
This is the center of the story.
A queen recognized God’s hand.
A king honored a seeker of truth.
And nations saw the beauty of God’s wisdom.
Even today, as we read this story, we are reminded that God delights in giving wisdom to those who ask. That truth gives courage to any believer seeking direction.
What This Teaches Us About Seeking Wisdom
The world often celebrates power, wealth, and prestige. But Scripture gently turns our eyes toward something greater wisdom that comes from God.
Here are a few lessons this story quietly hands to us:
1. Wise people ask questions.
The Queen of Sheba wasn’t afraid to seek truth. She came with hard questions, and God honored her desire to learn.
2. God’s wisdom shines for all people.
Solomon didn’t hide his wisdom. He shared it freely. That same spirit lives in God’s Word today, ready for anyone seeking direction.
3. Honor opens doors for deeper understanding.
The queen honored Solomon, and Solomon honored her. When we approach others with respect, we often find clarity we would have missed otherwise.
4. God’s truth is stronger than our legends.
Stories may grow, but Scripture remains steady. It tells us what we need for life, faith, and hope.
5. Wisdom leads us back to God.
In the end, the Queen of Sheba praised God not Solomon. True wisdom always brings our hearts nearer to the Lord.
A Gentle Closing Thought
No, the Bible does not say Solomon married the Queen of Sheba. It does not say they had a child. Their meeting, as Scripture presents it, is simpler, purer, and filled with grace.
A queen sought wisdom.
A king shared the truth God gave him.
And together, they remind us that the search for God is never in vain.
Just as God guided Solomon, He guides all who come seeking wisdom today.
And that is the beauty of this story then and now.
