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they also brought algumwood and precious stones. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> (In addition, the crews of Hiram and Solomon brought gold from Ophir, and they also brought red sandalwood and precious jewels. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Moreover, the servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Also, the servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> The servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Also, the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The servants of Huram and those of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, also brought almug trees and precious stones. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In addition, Hiram’s servants and Solomon’s servants who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In addition, Hiram&#8217s servants and Solomon&#8217s servants who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, that brought gold from Ophir, brought algum-trees and precious stones. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir; brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Huram's servants and Solomon's servants who brought gold from Ophir also brought sandalwood and precious stones. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> The sailors of King Hiram and of King Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought juniper wood and jewels. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Hiram's servants and Solomon's servants, who brought gold from Ophir, also presented algum wood and other precious stones. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a> (Huram's servants, aided by Solomon's servants, brought gold from Ophir, as well as fine timber and precious gems. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The servants also of Hiram, and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a> The servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And also, servants of Huram, and servants of Solomon, who brought in gold from Ophir, have brought in algum-trees and precious stone. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And also, servants of Huram, and servants of Solomon, who brought in gold from Ophir, have brought in algum-trees and precious stone. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And also the servants of Huram; and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, brought almug trees and precious stone.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the servants also of Hiram, with the servants of Solomon, brought gold from Ophir, and thyine trees, and most precious stones: <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then too, the servants of Hiram, with the servants of Solomon, brought gold from Ophir, and wood from thyine trees, and very precious gems. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a> The servants of Huram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought cabinet wood and precious stones. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir brought algum wood and precious stones.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the servants also of Hiram and the servants of King Solomon brought gold from Ophir. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also the Servants of Khiram and the Servants of King Solomon brought gold from Uphir.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon that brought gold from Ophir, brought sandal-wood and precious stones. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the servants of Solomon and the servants of Chiram brought gold to Solomon out of Suphir, and pine timber, and precious stones. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2126" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">The Queen of Sheba</a> …9Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 10<a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">(The servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2438.htm" title="2438: ḥī·rå̄m (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians). Or Chiyrowm; another form of Chuwram; Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians.">of Hiram</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: wə·‘aḇ·ḏê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">of Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/211.htm" title="211: mê·’ō·w·p̄îr (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Or pophiyr; and fowphir; of uncertain derivation; Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East.">from Ophir</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/418.htm" title="418: ’al·gūm·mîm (N-mp) -- Perhaps a sandalwood tree. By transposition for 'almuggiym; sticks of algum wood.">algum</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘ă·ṣê (N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">wood</a> <a href="/hebrew/3368.htm" title="3368: yə·qā·rāh (Adj-fs) -- Precious, rare, splendid, weighty. From yaqar; valuable.">and precious</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: wə·’e·ḇen (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stones.</a> 11The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.)…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11</a> (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. <a href="/1_kings/9-27.htm">1 Kings 9:27-28</a> And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm">2 Chronicles 8:18</a> So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a> The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a> Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a> So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a> The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">2 Chronicles 1:15</a> The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">2 Chronicles 9:13-14</a> The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">2 Chronicles 9:21</a> For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22-24</a> So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27</a> The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a> Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10</a> May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.brought gold<a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm">2 Chronicles 8:18</a> 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.<a href="/1_kings/9-27.htm">1 Kings 9:27,28</a> And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon… <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.algum trees<a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11</a> And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.almug-trees <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">Algum</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">Algum-Trees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Algumwood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-7.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm">Ophir</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">Sandal-Wood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-7.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-6.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Algum</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Algum-Trees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Algumwood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/job/22-24.htm">Ophir</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Sandal-Wood</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a> 15. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a> 17. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a> 23. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a> 25. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a> 26. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a> 29. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Hiram was a Phoenician king who had a strong alliance with Solomon, providing materials and skilled labor for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. This partnership reflects the broader theme of international cooperation and trade in the ancient Near East. The alliance also signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build the Temple, as Hiram's resources were crucial for this endeavor.who brought gold from Ophir Ophir is a region mentioned several times in the Bible, renowned for its wealth and fine gold. Its exact location remains uncertain, though it is often associated with areas in Arabia, East Africa, or India. The mention of Ophir underscores the extensive trade networks of the time and Solomon's wealth and wisdom in securing such valuable resources. This gold was used in the Temple, symbolizing the glory and splendor of God's dwelling place on earth.also brought algum wood Algum wood, also known as almug or sandalwood, was a rare and valuable material used in the construction of the Temple and Solomon's palace. Its mention indicates the luxurious and high-quality materials that were employed in these projects. The wood was likely used for musical instruments, pillars, and other decorative elements, enhancing the beauty and grandeur of the structures. This reflects the biblical theme of offering the best to God.and precious stones Precious stones were used extensively in the Temple's construction and decoration, symbolizing beauty, wealth, and divine favor. These stones were likely used in the priestly garments, the Temple's interior, and Solomon's palace. The use of such materials points to the heavenly reality that the Temple represented, as described in Revelation, where the New Jerusalem is adorned with precious stones. This connection emphasizes the idea of God's presence and glory being reflected in the earthly Temple.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a> The king of Tyre, a friend and ally of King Solomon, who provided materials and skilled laborers for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/o/ophir.htm">Ophir</a> A region famous for its wealth, particularly gold. Its exact location is unknown, but it is often associated with the wealth and trade routes of the ancient world. 4. <a href="/topical/a/algum_wood.htm">Algum Wood</a> A rare and valuable type of wood, possibly sandalwood, used in the construction of the Temple and other significant projects. 5. <a href="/topical/p/precious_stones.htm">Precious Stones</a> Gems that were highly valued in ancient times, used for decoration and possibly for religious or ceremonial purposes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_blessing.htm">God's Provision and Blessing</a> The wealth and resources brought to Solomon illustrate God's provision and blessing upon his reign. Reflect on how God provides for His people today. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_stewardship.htm">Wisdom in Stewardship</a> Solomon's use of resources for the Temple shows the importance of wise stewardship. Consider how we can wisely use the resources God has entrusted to us. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_alliances.htm">The Role of Alliances</a> The partnership between Hiram and Solomon demonstrates the value of godly alliances. Evaluate the relationships in your life and their impact on your spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_wealth.htm">Symbolism of Wealth</a> The gold, wood, and stones symbolize the richness of God's kingdom. Contemplate the spiritual riches available to believers through Christ. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> Solomon's building projects left a lasting legacy. Think about the spiritual legacy you are building for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a> <a href="/q/what's_ophir's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Ophir's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_5_10_differ_from_heb_9_4.htm">2 Chronicles 5:10 - Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction?</a> <a href="/q/is_666_talents_year_for_solomon_plausible.htm">In 1 Kings 10:14, how plausible is Solomon receiving 666 talents of gold in one year, and does any archeological data support such immense wealth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon.--Kings, "And the fleet also of Huram which carried gold from Ophir." The phrase is altered here to correspond with <a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm" title="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 there four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.">2Chronicles 8:18</a>.Brought algum trees.--See <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm" title="Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that your servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with your servants,">2Chronicles 2:8</a>. LXX., ???? ???????; Vulg., "ligna thyina;" Syriac, "acacia (?) wood" ('eshkor'?); Kings, "brought from Ophir almug trees in great abundance." In the Mishna 'alm-g is "coral;" and the Rabbis ascribe a red colour to the algum wood. The Pterocarpus Santalinus has blood-red wood with black streaks, is fragrant, and is used in works of art, as well as for burning. The tree called Valgu or Valgum is the Santalum album, which produces white and yellow sandalwood. Thenius doubts whether the algum wood of Solomon was not the teak (Cytharexylon Tectona), which abounds in East India, and is a hard, yellow-streaked, strongly-scented wood, used in India for temple building.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 10, 11. - Either these two verses are misplaced (with their parallel, <a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11, 12</a>), or they ought to have, though unstated, some occult bearing on the queen. There are some slight indications pointing to this, and the meaning is perhaps that the terraces, balustrades, stairs (which possibly is the idea in the "ascent," ver. 4), pillars, etc., made of the wood which Hiram's and Solomon's servants had formerly brought with gold, were the artificial-work wonders which helped to astound the queen. Terraces to the house of the Lord, and to the king's palace. These so rendered terraces were probably stairs, and, as already intimated, may have composed the "ascent" (ver. 4), and explain the mention of it in ver. 4. The algum trees. This is the Hebrew text order of the lamed and gimel alphabet characters, as the Authorized Version order in the parallel almug is also the order of its Hebrew. The tree is mentioned only six times - three times in Chronicles (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">2 Chronicles 2:8</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10, 11</a>) and three times in Kings (<a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11, 12</a>). Apparently this wood did grow in Lebanon (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">2 Chronicles 2:8</a>), though we think this not certain. Kimchi thinks it was the bukkum (Arabic word), which Europeans call Brazil wood, and which (Keil) was found in Ethiopia, as well as India. Some think it the sandal-wood of Malabar. Whatever it was, it no doubt was to be purchased at the emporium of Ophir. The intrinsic nature of the wood, and its intrinsically valuable nature, may easily be inferred from its use for the woodwork and sounding-board woodwork of musical instruments like the harp and psaltery. This fact would much incline to the view that the red sandal-wood is what is here called algum. The 'Speaker's Commentary' quotes Max Muller ('Lectures on Language,' 1st series, p. 191) for the statement that the vernacular for this wood in India is valguka. Harps... psalteries (see our Exposition on 2 Chronicles 5:12, and articles in Smith's 'Dictionary of the Bible,' and others. The sentence, there were none such seen in the land of Judah, may Be read as an indication that they had been part of the exhibition made to the Queen of Sheba. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>(The servants עַבְדֵ֤י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant of Hiram חוּרָם֙ (ḥū·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2438.htm">Strong's 2438: </a> Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) [and] וְעַבְדֵ֣י (wə·‘aḇ·ḏê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant of Solomon, שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that brought הֵבִ֥יאוּ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go gold זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky from Ophir, מֵאוֹפִ֑יר (mê·’ō·w·p̄îr) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_211.htm">Strong's 211: </a> Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a region from which gold comes also וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and brought הֵבִ֛יאוּ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go algum אַלְגּוּמִּ֖ים (’al·gūm·mîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_418.htm">Strong's 418: </a> Perhaps a sandalwood tree wood עֲצֵ֥י (‘ă·ṣê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood and precious יְקָרָֽה׃ (yə·qā·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3368.htm">Strong's 3368: </a> Precious, rare, splendid, weighty stones. וְאֶ֥בֶן (wə·’e·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:10 The servants also of Huram and (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>