Almost verbally identical with Luke 11:31. The queen of the south ( βασίλισσα νότου, anarthrous; Luke 11:41, note). The south here doubtless represents part of Arabia Felix (see Dr. Lumby, on 1 Kings 10:1).
Shall rise up. Does ἐγερθήσεται here imply more effort than ἀναστήσονται (Luke 11:41)? This would at least be consistent with the energy which the mention of the Queen of Sheba always suggests. In the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts (the ends, Revised Version) of the earth.
Observe the contrast; the message was brought to the Ninevites in their own homes. She marks a higher stage of inquiry and faith. To hear the wisdom of Solomon; i.e. not out of mere curiosity to see him.
And, behold, a greater than Solomon is here (Luke 11:41, note). Observe that Christ claims for himself superiority to the one prophet that was listened to by a Gentile nation, and to the one king whose wisdom drew an inquirer from "the ends of the earth."
Rightly; for the claim is confirmed by history; the Gospels have had greater influence than all the Prophets, both "former" and "later," and than all the Hekmah literature. Jesus of Nazareth has drawn all men unto him (John 12:32; cf.
19).