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Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The expression “ships of Tarshish” likely refers to a specific class of vessel, similar to the ships the Phoenicians used for trade with Tarshish (…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir. —See Note on 1 Kings 10:22. We note that this revival of maritime enterprise coinci…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Jehoshaphat made ships of Tarshish
Ships to go to sea, particularly the Indian sea, (1 Kings 10:22) . Ta…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jehoshaphat's reign appears to have been one of the best, both as to piety and prosperity. He pleased God, and God blessed him.

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