Sheba (king)
Sheba | |
|---|---|
| 'Abd al-Shams ibn Yashjub | |
| Children | Kahlan ibn Saba' Himyar ibn Saba' |
| Parent | Yashjub ibn Ya'rub (father) |
| Relatives | Qahtan (great-grandfather) |
Sheba (Hebrew: שְׁבָא) also known as Saba' is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. He is traditionally believed to be an ancient king of Yemen. He also plays a huge role in Arabian folklore as being the ancestor of the tribes of Sabaeans and later Himyarites who ruled Yemen until the middle of the 6th century CE.