2 Chronicles 8:18
“And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships , and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
It has been supposed that these ships were conveyed from Tyre to Ezion-geber, either (1) round the continent of Africa,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Knowledge of the sea - Skilful sailors. Solomon probably bore the expenses and his friend, the Tyrian king, furnished…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 8:12-18
Here is, I. Solomon's devotion. The building of the temple was in order to the service of the temple. Whatever cost he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
sent him by the hand of his servants ships The natural interpretation of these words is that Huram had ships transported…
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