(The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones.
Parallel translations
- WEB The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir, also brought in from Ophir great quantities of almug trees and precious stones.
- KJV And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.
- NKJV Also, the ships of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought great quantities of almug wood and precious stones from Ophir.
- NASB And the ships of Hiram as well, which brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a very great number of almug trees and precious stones.
- NLT (In addition, Hiram’s ships brought gold from Ophir, and they also brought rich cargoes of red sandalwood and precious jewels.
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Hiram's fleet also brought great quantities of almug wood and precious stones from Ophir. It records additional rare resources flowing into Solomon's kingdom.
Overview
Alongside gold, the trading fleet imported prized almug timber (possibly a fragrant sandalwood) and jewels. The mention interrupts the Sheba account to underscore the steady stream of luxury goods enriching Jerusalem. These rare materials, used in the temple and palace, show how God's blessing drew the finest of the world's resources toward the center of His worship.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 1 Kgs 9:27–28And Hiram sent his servants, men who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants.
- 2 Chr 8:18So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.
- 2 Chr 2:8Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours
- 2 Chr 9:10–11(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones.
- Ps 45:9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
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