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The Legendary Gold of Ophir
Scholars debate the exact location of Ophir, with Arabia, India, and Eastern Africa being the most likely candidates. Commentators note that while the precise location is uncertain, what is clear from Scripture is that Ophir was reached via the Red Sea and was so famous for its high-quality gold that "the gold of Ophir" became a proverbial expression for the finest gold.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 9:28
18th Century
Theologian
Regarding Ophir, see the marginal reference note. Among the various opinions, three are predominant; with very few exceptions, modern scholars favo…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 9:28
19th Century
Bishop
Ophir.—All that can be certainly gathered from the mention of Ophir in the Old Testament is, first, that it was situated to the ea…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 9:28
17th Century
Pastor
And they came to Ophir
About which place there are various opinions; some take it to be the little island of Zocator…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 9:15–28
17th Century
Minister
Here is a further account of Solomon's greatness. He began correctly, for he built God's house first and finished it before he began his own. Then …