My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.
My workers will bring the cedar logs down from Lebanon to the sea. Then I'll have them tied together into rafts and floated by sea to whatever place you choose. I'll have them unloaded there for you to pick up. In return, you will fulfill what I want by providing food for my household.
King Hiram is explaining to Solomon how he'll deliver cedar wood by sea and asking for food supplies in return for his services.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the agreement between King Solomon of Israel and King Hiram of Tyre for building materials to construct the Temple in Jerusalem. Lebanon was famous for its high-quality cedar trees, which were highly prized for construction. Since Israel lacked these premium building materials, Solomon made this trade deal where Hiram would provide cedar logs in exchange for food supplies.
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