The navy of Hiram — that is, Solomon’s navy in the Red Sea, which was chiefly manned by subjects of Hiram (see the marginal reference).

Gold from Ophir.—The insertion of this notice is obviously suggested by the mention of the gold and precious stones brought from S…

And she said to the king, “It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts and of your wisdom. However, I did not believe the wor…

And the navy also of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir
This perhaps was before Solomon was concerned with Hiram in …

The queen of Sheba came to Solomon to hear his wisdom, in order to improve her own. Our Savior mentions her inquiries after God, through Solomon, a…