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The navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug-trees and precious stones.
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Commentators identify the “almug-trees” as a rare and valuable wood, most likely red sandalwood from the distant land of Ophir (thought to be in India). This detail underscores the immense wealth and global trade network Solomon commanded, allowing him to procure the finest materials from around the known world for God's temple.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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).
19th Century
Anglican
Gold from Ophir.—The insertion of this notice is obviously suggested by the mention of the gold and precious stones brought from S…
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
