And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, 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.
- BSB (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood 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 in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
- 2 Chr 8:18And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.
- 2 Chr 2:8Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,
- 2 Chr 9:10–11And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.
- Ps 45:9Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
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