2 Chronicles 9:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The workers of Huram and Solomon's workers, who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum wood and precious stones.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how King Solomon's trading partners brought valuable materials including gold, rare wood, and precious stones from distant lands.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Solomon's reign (around 970-930 BC) when Israel was at its peak of wealth and international influence. Huram was the king of Tyre who partnered with Solomon in trade expeditions. Ophir was a legendary region, possibly in modern-day Arabia or East Africa, famous for its gold and other luxury goods.

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