In ancient times, Sheba was an ancient civilization or region of land that was located somewhere in southern Arabia. The people of Sheba were called Sabeans.
* The Queen of Sheba came to visit King Solomon when she heard the fame of his riches and wisdom.
* There were also several men named "Sheba" listed in genealogies in the Old Testament. It is possible that the name of the region of Sheba came from one of these men.
* The city of Beersheba was shortened to Sheba one time in the Old Testament.