And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.
Hiram's ships, which brought gold from Ophir, also brought back from Ophir large amounts of almug wood and precious stones.
This verse describes how King Hiram's trading ships brought back valuable materials including gold, rare wood, and precious stones from distant lands.
📚 Historical Context
During King Solomon's reign in ancient Israel, around the 10th century BC, the kingdom experienced unprecedented wealth and international trade due to Solomon's wisdom and alliances, as described in the Books of Kings. King Hiram of Tyre provided ships and expertise for voyages to Ophir, a distant and mysterious land likely in Africa or the Arabian Peninsula, to fetch valuable resources like gold and exotic woods. These imports, including almug trees used for construction and decoration, highlighted the fulfillment of God's promises to Solomon for his faithful leadership.
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