Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.
There were also plenty of cedar trees, because the people from Sidon and Tyre brought large amounts of cedar wood to David.
This verse describes how neighboring nations provided David with abundant cedar wood for building projects.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set during King David's reign in ancient Israel, around the 10th century BC, as described in the books of Chronicles, which recount the history of Israel and Judah. David was actively preparing materials for the Temple in Jerusalem, which God had revealed would be built by his son Solomon, since David himself was prohibited from constructing it due to his role in warfare. The Zidonians and Tyrians, from the Phoenician cities of Sidon and Tyre, were renowned for their trade in high-quality cedar wood from Lebanon, which David acquired to ensure the project's success.
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