and cedar trees in abundance; for the Sidonians and those from Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.
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- WEB and cedar trees without number, for the Sidonians and the people of Tyre brought cedar trees in abundance to David.
- KJV Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.
- BSB and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David.
- NASB and timbers of cedar beyond number, for the Sidonians and Tyrians brought large quantities of cedar timber to David.
- NLT He also provided innumerable cedar logs, for the men of Tyre and Sidon had brought vast amounts of cedar to David.
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Cedar logs beyond counting were supplied as the Sidonians and Tyrians brought them in abundance to David. The finest timber was gathered for the temple.
Overview
Cedar from Lebanon, supplied by the Phoenicians of Sidon and Tyre, was prized for its beauty and durability. The cooperation of neighboring peoples in providing materials foreshadows the temple Solomon would build and the broader scope of God's kingdom. David's pursuit of excellent materials reflects a desire that God's house be worthy of His glory.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Kgs 5:6–10Now therefore command that cedar trees be cut for me out of Lebanon. My servants will be with your servants; and I will give you wages for your servants according to all that you say. For you know that there is nobody among us who knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians.”
- 2 Chr 2:3Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, “As you dealt with David my father, and sent him cedars to build him a house in which to dwell, so deal with me.
- Ezra 3:7They also gave money to the masons, and to the carpenters. They also gave food, drink, and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea, to Joppa, according to the grant that they had from Cyrus King of Persia.
- 2 Sam 5:11Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, with cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.
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