Who was Arabia?

Queen of Sheba

The story of Arabia

Arabia - Queen
Arabia - Queen
Queen

Arabia was a biblical figure who is best known for being the daughter of Abraham and Sarah. She was born in the city of Hebron, in the land of Canaan. Arabia was the sister of Isaac and Ishmael, and the half-sister of Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. Arabia is not mentioned in the Bible, but she is mentioned in the Book of Jubilees, which is a Jewish religious text. In the Book of Jubilees, it is said that Arabia married a man named Jethro, who was a priest of Midian. Arabia and Jethro had seven sons, and their names were Hobab, Reuel, Hezron, Hamul, Caleb, Hur, and Salphaad. Arabia is best known for being the daughter of Abraham and Sarah, and the sister of Isaac and Ishmael. She is also known for being the wife of Jethro, and the mother of seven sons. Arabia is an important figure in the Bible, as she is part of the lineage of Jesus Christ.

Name meaning

Desert or Wilderness

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Queen

First mention

1 Kings 10:15

Appearances in the Bible

17 mentions

Arabia in the Bible

Explore all 17 chapters where Arabia appears

The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 2

The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Peter preaches to a large crowd, and many are saved and baptized.

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1 Kings

Chapter 10

Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon

The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon and is impressed by his wisdom and wealth.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 9

The Queen of Sheba's Visit

The Queen of Sheba's visit, affirming Solomon's renowned wisdom and the magnificence of his reign, with implications for...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 17

Jehoshaphat's Righteous Reign

Jehoshaphat's righteous reign, characterized by fidelity to God's ways and educational reforms that contribute to the sp...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 21

Jehoram's Reign in Judah

Jehoram's reign characterized by disobedience and idolatry, underscoring the spiritual decline and repercussions of stra...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 22

Athaliah's Usurpation

The narrative unfolds the turbulent period of Athaliah's usurpation, highlighting the struggles faced by the legitimate ...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Uzziah's Prosperous Reign and Pride

Uzziah's reign of prosperity tainted by prideful disobedience and the subsequent affliction of leprosy, emphasizing the ...

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Nehemiah

Chapter 2

Nehemiah's Request to King Artaxerxes

Nehemiah's request to King Artaxerxes for permission to go to Jerusalem and rebuild the city.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 4

Opposition to the Rebuilding

Opposition to the rebuilding of the wall, including ridicule from the neighboring peoples.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 6

The Threat of Attack

The threat of attack from the neighboring peoples and Nehemiah's response.

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Galatians

Chapter 1

Freedom from the Law

Paul writes to the Galatian church to address false teachings about circumcision and the law. He affirms that salvation ...

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Galatians

Chapter 4

Adoption as Sons

Paul contrasts the difference between slavery to the law and adoption as sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He e...

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Isaiah

Chapter 13

The Destruction of Babylon Prophesied

In Isaiah chapter 13, the prophet receives a vision from God about the coming destruction of Babylon. He describes the d...

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Isaiah

Chapter 21

The Fall of Babylon

Isaiah 21 prophesies the destruction of the mighty city of Babylon. The chapter begins with a call to watchmen to be ale...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 3

God Invites His People to Return

In Jeremiah chapter 3, God calls on His people, Israel, to return to Him, despite their unfaithfulness and idolatry. He ...

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Jeremiah

Chapter 25

God's Judgment on Judah and the Nations

In Jeremiah 25, God pronounces judgment on Judah and the surrounding nations for their sins and unfaithfulness. Jeremiah...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 27

The Lament for Tyre

In Ezekiel chapter 27, the prophet laments the fall of the great city of Tyre, a major trading hub of the ancient world....

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