Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom.
Then Solomon went to Ezion Geber and to Elath, which were cities by the sea in the land of Edom.
This verse describes Solomon traveling to two important port cities on the Red Sea to establish his naval and trading operations.
📚 Historical Context
Ezion Geber and Elath were strategic port cities located at the northern tip of the Red Sea, in what is now southern Israel near the Gulf of Aqaba. These cities gave Solomon access to maritime trade routes that connected to Africa, Arabia, and India, which was crucial for Israel's economic prosperity. The land of Edom was south of Israel, and Solomon's control of these ports showed the extent of his kingdom's influence during Israel's golden age.
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