The status of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is given status and value through Sheba’s relationship with Solomon. Sheba at first believes in a different God until Solomon imparted his wisdom onto her and she discovered who the true God was. Then Solomon impregnated Sheba because of a promise she broke. She gave birth to a male child, who would become the emperor of Ethiopia and his descendents would rule on behalf of Solomon. She converted to Christianity, and through her, she converted Ethiopia as well. Solomon even tells her that her country will be blessed through her if she genuinely worships God and follows his principles. Therefore, she established a link between her country and Israel.

The child and his descendants symbolize the eternal relationship between Israel and Ethiopia as well. Through this significant connection Ethiopia becomes even more worthy of God. It reinforces the connection between Ethiopia and Israel. From this bond between these two nations, some of Israel’s status as the people of God spread to Ethiopia, which to me explains why Ethiopia is important to Christianity.

Sheba also elevates Ethiopia’s status even more because she seemed genuinely interested in acquiring wisdom. It shows that Ethiopia values wisdom more than material wealth. Also, Sheba realized that wisdom is also necessary to rule and support her kingdom effectively. Sheba made it clear that Ethiopia truly cares about the welfare of the people through wisdom gained from God. The pursuit of wisdom and the connection between Israel and Ethiopia make it seem worthy of God.