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The Queen of Sheba: Royal Caravan to Solomon’s Court

The long, magnificent caravan journey of the Queen of the South from southwestern Arabia through the Red Sea trade corridor to test Solomon’s legendary wisdom in Jerusalem.

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Itinerary Stops (4)

  • Stop 1: Ezion-geber (1 Kings 9:26; 1 Kings 10:1-2)

    The Queen’s royal caravan of camels enters Israelite territory through the maritime and desert gateway of Ezion-geber.

  • Stop 2: Beersheba (1 Kings 10:1-2)

    The caravan traverses the Negev frontier, replenishing provisions at the historic well of Beersheba.

  • Stop 3: Jerusalem (1 Kings 10:3-10)

    The Queen arrives at Solomon’s palace in Jerusalem, communes with the king, marvels at the Temple, and presents royal spices, gold, and gems.

  • Stop 4: Ezion-geber (1 Kings 10:13)

    Laden with royal gifts and all her heart desired from Solomon’s bounty, the Queen returns toward her homeland.

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