What if the Ark of the Covenant — the holiest relic of Israel — was never lost, but hidden in Ethiopia by a son of King Solomon himself?
In this extraordinary episode, we journey deep into the legends preserved in The Queen of Sheba and Her Only Son Menyelek by E. A. Wallis Budge — a full English translation of Ethiopia’s most sacred text, the Kebra Nagast.
This ancient chronicle reveals the hidden history of Queen Makeda of Sheba, her fateful meeting with King Solomon, and the divine birth of Menyelek — the child who would steal the Ark of the Covenant and carry it across deserts and mountains to its final resting place.
Discover:
How Queen Makeda’s visit to Solomon changed the destiny of two nations forever.
Why the Ark of the Covenant chose to leave Jerusalem — and how it signaled the shift of God’s favor.
The untold story of Menyelek, the secret son of Solomon, and his sacred mission to establish a new Zion in Ethiopia.
How ancient Ethiopia believed its kings were direct descendants of Solomon and even kin to Christ Himself.
The deep roots connecting Ethiopian history, biblical prophecy, and ancient Egyptian, Arabian, and Jewish traditions.
This isn’t just a legend — it’s a sweeping saga of divine election, royal intrigue, and cosmic destiny that has shaped Ethiopian identity for over a thousand years.
It is a tale where angels guard sacred relics, where divine lineage is preserved through generations, and where a hidden covenant lives on in a land most have forgotten.
Through Budge’s powerful translation, you’ll step into the world of ancient monarchs, heavenly visions, and timeless battles between good and evil.
You'll see how religious traditions, royal bloodlines, and political power were interwoven to create a civilization that believed itself the chosen guardian of God’s earthly throne.
If you’ve ever wondered:
What really happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
Was Ethiopia destined to become the new Israel?
How ancient legends shaped real kingdoms and faiths?
Then this is the episode you cannot miss.
Join us as we uncover the mystery of the Queen who captivated Solomon, the son who changed history, and the sacred relic that still whispers through the mountains of Ethiopia.
A story of love, betrayal, divine purpose — and the eternal journey of Zion itself.
The Ark was never lost.
It was carried home.
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