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 records King Hiram of Tyre's response to Solomon's request for materials to build the temple in Jerusalem. Lebanon was famous for its high-quality cedar trees, which were prized for construction. Joppa (modern-day Jaffa) was the closest Mediterranean seaport to Jerusalem, making it the logical place to receive the timber shipments.
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