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Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants who had knowledge of the sea; and they came with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and fetched from there four hundred fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.

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A Powerful Partnership

Commentators explain that this verse highlights a powerful international partnership. King Huram of Tyre provided not just ships, but more importantly, expert sailors with 'knowledge of the sea.' This collaboration allowed Solomon's servants to successfully undertake a long-distance trading expedition to Ophir.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 8:18

18th Century

Theologian

It has been suggested that these ships were transported from Tyre to Ezion-geber in one of two ways:

  1. Around the continent of Africa.
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 8:18

19th Century

Bishop

And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships. — When Solomon began to show an interest in maritime affairs, his …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 8:18

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 8:17).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 8:1–18

17th Century

Minister

It sometimes requires more wisdom and resolution to govern a family in the fear of God than to govern a kingdom with reputation. The difficulty is …