The story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba is one of the more intriguing accounts found within the narrative of Solomon’s reign (1 Kings 10). Yet the lack of clear evidence for early trade or political connections between ancient Judah and South Arabia has led many scholars to question the account’s reliability. Now, one scholar believes a small inscription from the Ophel excavations in Jerusalem may provide the missing proof. Discovered in 2012, the small inscription, which includes just seven letters, has puzzled scholars for years. Although most have assumed the inscription is written in Canaanite, Daniel Vainstub […]
