And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.
Huram sent Solomon ships and experienced sailors through his servants. These sailors joined Solomon's men and sailed to Ophir, where they collected 450 talents of gold and brought it back to King Solomon.
The writer is describing how King Huram provided Solomon with ships and skilled sailors who successfully brought back a massive amount of gold from distant lands.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, Israel enjoyed great prosperity through strategic alliances and international trade, as Solomon sought to expand his kingdom's wealth and influence. He had formed a partnership with Hiram, the king of Tyre, who provided ships and experienced sailors to sail to Ophir, a distant land known for its gold, as part of their joint ventures. This expedition reflects the biblical narrative of God's blessing on Solomon's wisdom, as described in earlier chapters, fulfilling promises of abundance for Israel.
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