Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his servants:
Now then, please send the wheat, barley, oil, and wine that you promised to your servants:
The writer is asking for the promised food supplies to be delivered as agreed upon.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, who ruled Israel in the 10th century BC, the nation was experiencing peace and prosperity, allowing for ambitious projects like the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon formed an alliance with Hiram, the king of Tyre, to obtain cedar wood and skilled workers for the temple, offering food supplies in return to sustain Hiram's laborers. This verse is part of Solomon's message confirming the delivery of wheat, barley, oil, and wine as promised in their agreement.
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