And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem.
We will cut wood from Lebanon, as much as you need, and we will bring it to you by ship in large rafts across the sea to Joppa. From there, you can transport it up to Jerusalem.
The writer is describing how King Hiram of Tyre promised to supply Solomon with Lebanese cedar wood by shipping it to the nearest seaport for his temple project.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set during the reign of King Solomon, who was preparing to build the First Temple in Jerusalem as part of fulfilling God's promise to his father David. Solomon made an agreement with Hiram, the king of Tyre, to obtain high-quality cedar wood from Lebanon, since Israel lacked such resources in its own territory. The transportation plan involved floating the logs by sea to the port of Joppa and then moving them overland to Jerusalem, reflecting the practical logistics of ancient international trade.
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