And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.
King Solomon built a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth on the Red Sea coast in the land of Edom.
This verse shows Solomon expanding Israel's reach by building a naval fleet to engage in sea trade from a strategic port.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, Israel enjoyed a time of peace and prosperity following the unification under his father David, which allowed for ambitious projects like building a navy to expand trade networks. Eziongeber was a strategic port on the Red Sea in the land of Edom, enabling Solomon to access valuable resources and forge alliances with neighboring regions for economic gain. This verse fits into the broader biblical narrative of Solomon's wisdom and wealth as described in the Books of Kings, highlighting his efforts to strengthen Israel's position among ancient Near Eastern nations.
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