The Bible does not explicitly state that King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba had a child together, leaving the matter open to speculation based on circumstantial evidence. However, many ancient traditions and non-biblical texts claim they did, most notably the Ethiopian national epic Kebra Nagast, which asserts that the Queen (named Makeda) gave birth to King Menelik I, the founder of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia.

Biblical Account: The books of 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles describe their meeting, the exchange of gifts, and Solomon granting the Queen "all her desire," but do not mention offspring. Ethiopian Tradition: The Kebra Nagast (14th century) and other texts claim the Queen conceived Menelik I during her visit, who later returned to Ethiopia with the Ark of the Covenant. Other Sources: Some ancient accounts, including those by the historian Josephus and the Jewish text Alphabet of Ben Sira, also suggest a child was born, though rabbinical scholars often regard these stories as later legends or Ethiopian folklore without historical corroboration.

The Kingdom of Sheba (also known as Saba) was located in southern Arabia, primarily in what is now modern-day Yemen.

Heartland: Its core territory and capital, Marib, were situated in present-day Yemen. Historical Context: The Sabaean civilization flourished between approximately 1000 BCE and 275 CE and was a dominant power in the region, known for its advanced irrigation systems (like the Marib Dam) and its control over the lucrative incense trade. Geographic Influence: At its height, Sabaean influence extended across much of southern Arabia and even into parts of the Horn of Africa, particularly Eritrea and Ethiopia, where they established colonies. While Ethiopian tradition places the kingdom in Africa, the majority of historical and archaeological evidence, including ancient inscriptions and the ruins of Marib, supports Yemen as the primary location of the Kingdom of Sheba.