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and from there they brought great cargoes of almugwood and precious stones. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> (In addition, Hiram’s ships brought gold from Ophir, and they also brought rich cargoes of red sandalwood and precious jewels. <a href="/esv/1_kings/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> Moreover, the fleet of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir a very great amount of almug wood and precious stones. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/1_kings/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Also, the ships of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought great quantities of almug wood and precious stones from Ophir. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the ships of Hiram as well, which brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a very great number of almug trees and precious stones. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Also the ships of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a very great number of almug trees and precious stones. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And also the ships of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a very great number of almug trees and precious stones. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Also, the ships of Hiram, which carried gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a very great number of almug trees and precious stones. <a href="/amp/1_kings/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Also the ships of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a great quantity of almug wood (sandalwood) and precious stones. <a href="/csb/1_kings/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In addition, Hiram’s fleet that carried gold from Ophir brought from Ophir a large quantity of almug wood and precious stones. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In addition, Hiram&#8217s fleet that carried gold from Ophir brought from Ophir a large quantity of almug wood and precious stones. <a href="/asv/1_kings/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug-trees and precious stones. <a href="/erv/1_kings/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees and precious stones. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Hiram's fleet that brought gold from Ophir also brought a large quantity of sandalwood and precious stones from Ophir. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Hiram's fleet, which had brought gold from Ophir, also brought from there a large amount of juniper wood and jewels. <a href="/isv/1_kings/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Hiram's ships that brought gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir lots of algum wood and precious stones. <a href="/msb/1_kings/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/1_kings/10.htm">NET Bible</a> (Hiram's fleet, which carried gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir a very large quantity of fine timber and precious gems. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees and precious stones. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones. <a href="/web/1_kings/10.htm">World English Bible</a> The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought in from Ophir great quantities of almug trees and precious stones. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And also, the navy of Hiram that bore gold from Ophir, brought in very much almug-trees and precious stone from Ophir; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And also, the navy of Hiram that bore gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir almug-trees very many, and precious stone; <a href="/slt/1_kings/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And also the ship of Hiram which lifted up gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir woods of almugs very many, and precious stone.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (The navy also of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir great plenty of thyine trees, and precious stones. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, too, the navy of Hiram, which carried gold from Ophir, brought an exceedingly great quantity of thyine wood and precious stones from Ophir. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Hiram’s fleet, which used to bring gold from Ophir, also brought from there a very large quantity of almug wood and precious stones. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover, the fleet of Hiram, which carried gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir a great quantity of almug wood and precious stones.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the ships also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a great amount of sandalwood and precious stones. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also the ships of Khiram carried gold from Uphir, and they brought from Uphir very many trees of sandal wood, and precious stones.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of sandal-wood and precious stones. <a href="/sep/1_kings/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the ship of Chiram which brought the gold from Suphir, brought very much hewn timber and precious stones. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/10-11.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/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=4012" 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/1_kings/10.htm">The Queen of Sheba</a> …10Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was such an abundance of spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. 11<a href="/hebrew/590.htm" title="590: ’o·nî (N-msc) -- Ships, a fleet. Probably from 'anah; -a ship ora fleet.">(The fleet</a> <a href="/hebrew/2438.htm" title="2438: ḥî·rām (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/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.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nā·śā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">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 (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/211.htm" title="211: mê·’ō·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/7235.htm" title="7235: har·bêh (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">a great cargo</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/484.htm" title="484: ’al·mug·gîm (N-mp) -- Perhaps the sandalwood tree. Probably of foreign derivation; almug sticks.">of almug</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> 12The king made the almug 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 such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen to this day.)…<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="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10</a> (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum 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="/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/5-6.htm">1 Kings 5:6</a> Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” <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="/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/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26-29</a> Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ... <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/9-13.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/9-17.htm">2 Chronicles 9:17-19</a> Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. 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="/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/9-25.htm">2 Chronicles 9:25-28</a> Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. ... <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.from Ophir<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="/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="/psalms/45-9.htm">Psalm 45:9</a> Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.almug<a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">2 Chronicles 2:8</a> Send me also cedar trees, fir trees, and algum trees, out of Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to cut timber in Lebanon; and, behold, my servants shall be with thy servants,<a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10,11</a> And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones… algum trees <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">Almug</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">Almugwood</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Cargoes</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-23.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-27.htm">Fleet</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-27.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">Hiram's</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-27.htm">Navy</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">Ophir</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-36.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Sandal-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-27.htm">Sea-Force</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-9.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-11.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/10-13.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">Almug</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">Almugwood</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-10.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-20.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/revelation/18-11.htm">Cargoes</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-26.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Fleet</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">Hiram's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Navy</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">Ophir</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-9.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">Sandal-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Sea-Force</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">Ships</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 10</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a> 14. <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Solomon's gold</a> 16. <a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">His targets</a> 18. <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">The throne of ivory</a> 21. <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">His vessels</a> 24. <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">His presents</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">his chariots and horse</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">his tribute</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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This alliance was crucial for Solomon's building projects, including the temple and his palace. Tyre was known for its skilled craftsmen and maritime prowess, making Hiram's fleet an essential asset for transporting materials. This partnership reflects the broader theme of cooperation between Israel and neighboring nations during Solomon's reign, which was a period of peace and prosperity.that brought gold from Ophir Ophir is a location mentioned several times in the Bible, renowned for its wealth, particularly in gold. The exact location of Ophir is uncertain, with various theories suggesting it could be in Africa, Arabia, or India. The gold from Ophir symbolizes the immense wealth and resources available to Solomon, fulfilling the promises of prosperity given to Israel. This wealth also underscores Solomon's wisdom and ability to manage international trade and resources.also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood Almug wood, also known as algum wood, is a rare and valuable timber mentioned in the Bible. It was used for making musical instruments and fine furniture, as well as for the construction of the temple and Solomon's palace. The importation of almug wood highlights the luxurious and opulent nature of Solomon's kingdom, as well as his dedication to creating a place of worship that was both beautiful and functional.and precious stones Precious stones were highly valued in ancient times for their beauty and rarity. They were often used in the adornment of temples, palaces, and royal garments. The inclusion of precious stones in the cargo from Ophir emphasizes the wealth and splendor of Solomon's reign. In a broader biblical context, precious stones are often associated with divine beauty and the glory of God's creation, as seen in the descriptions of the New Jerusalem in Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a> King of Tyre, an ally of King Solomon, known for his skilled laborers and resources, particularly in timber and maritime trade. 2. <a href="/topical/o/ophir.htm">Ophir</a> A region famous for its wealth, particularly gold. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is often associated with regions in Africa, Arabia, or India. 3. <a href="/topical/a/almug_wood.htm">Almug Wood</a> A rare and valuable type of wood, possibly sandalwood, used in the construction of the temple and royal palaces. 4. <a href="/topical/p/precious_stones.htm">Precious Stones</a> Valued for their beauty and rarity, these stones were used in the adornment of the temple and Solomon's palace. 5. <a href="/topical/s/solomon's_reign.htm">Solomon's Reign</a> A period marked by prosperity, wisdom, and extensive building projects, including the temple in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_blessings.htm">God's Provision and Blessings</a> Recognize that all wealth and resources ultimately come from God. Solomon's prosperity was a result of God's blessing. <a href="/topical/w/wise_stewardship.htm">Wise Stewardship</a> Use resources wisely for God's glory, as Solomon used the materials for the temple and his kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom_over_wealth.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom Over Wealth</a> While material wealth is a blessing, it should not overshadow the pursuit of wisdom and spiritual riches. <a href="/topical/a/alliances_and_relationships.htm">Alliances and Relationships</a> Consider the importance of godly alliances and partnerships, as seen in Solomon's relationship with Hiram. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_impact.htm">Legacy and Impact</a> Reflect on how the use of resources can leave a lasting legacy, as Solomon's temple did for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10</a> <a href="/q/is_ophir's_location_or_voyages_proven.htm">In 1 Kings 9:26–28, Solomon’s fleet sailed to Ophir for gold; does any evidence confirm the location of Ophir or the plausibility of these voyages? </a> <a href="/q/can_exodus_28_gems_match_israel's_trade.htm">Exodus 28:15–21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites’ environment and trading networks? </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 href="/q/is_ophir's_gold_in_psalm_45_9_proven.htm">Is there any conclusive archaeological proof for the specific 'gold of Ophir' mentioned in Psalm 45:9, and, if not, does this cast doubt on the psalm's accuracy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11, 12) Gold from Ophir.--The insertion of this notice is obviously suggested by the mention of the gold and precious stones brought from Sheba. The wood of the "almug" tree, called (apparently more properly) the "algum" tree in <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm" title="And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.">2Chronicles 9:10</a>, is (see Note on <a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm" title="And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar which he built to the LORD, and he burnt incense on the altar that was before the LORD. So he finished the house.">1Kings 9:25</a>) the red sandal-wood found in China and the Indian Archipelago, and still used for precious utensils in India. The "pillars for the house of the Lord" could not have been any of the larger supports of the Temple. They are usually supposed to have been (see margin) "rails" or "balustrades" for stairs. (See <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm" title="And the king made of the algum trees terraces to the house of the LORD, and to the king's palace, and harps and psalteries for singers: and there were none such seen before in the land of Judah.">2Chronicles 9:11</a>.) For the harps and the "psalteries" (which appear to have been like our guitars) the beauty and hardness of the word would be especially appropriate. These represent the stringed instruments chiefly in use in the service of the Temple. The harp (kinnor) is the more ancient, traced (see <a href="/genesis/4-21.htm" title="And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.">Genesis 4:21</a>) even to antediluvian times. The psaltery (nebel) is first mentioned (generally with the harp) in the Psalms. Both seem to have been played either with the hand, or with a plectrum or quill.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - And the navy of Hiram also [i.e., built and equipped by him, <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26-28</a>], that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees [In <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">2 Chronicles 2:8</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10</a>, called "algum trees." The origin and meaning of the word are alike uncertain. By some (see Gesen., Thessalonians 1. p. 93) the Al is supposed to be the Arabic article, as found in Al-coran, Al-cohol, Ad-miral, etc., but later authorities (see, e.g., Max Muller," Science of Language," p. 214) lend no support to this view. "Celsius enumerates fifteen different trees, each of which has been supposed to have a claim to represent the almug tree of Scripture" Dict. Bib. 3. Appendix, p. 6.) It is now, however pretty generally agreed that the red sandalwood (pterocarpus sandaliorus, Linn.; or, according to others, santalum album, the white species) is intended - a tree which grows in India and on the coast of Malabar. It is said that in India sandalwood is called valguha (same root); and Stanley sees in almug the "Hebraized form of the Deccan word for sandal." Dr. Hooker, however, (Dict. Bib. l.c.) regards the question as still undecided], and precious stones. [Stanley remarks on the frequent references to gold and silver and precious stones in the Book of Proverbs (<a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a>; <a href="/proverbs/3-14.htm">Proverbs 3:14, 15</a>; <a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Proverbs 8:10, 11</a>; <a href="/proverbs/10-20.htm">Proverbs 10:20</a>; <a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a>, etc.), as one indication that it belongs to the age of Solomon.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/10-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>(The fleet אֳנִ֣י (’o·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_590.htm">Strong's 590: </a> Ships, a fleet of Hiram, חִירָ֔ם (ḥî·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2438.htm">Strong's 2438: </a> Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) which 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 נָשָׂ֥א (nā·śā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take 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 וְגַם֙ (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and brought הֵבִ֨יא (hê·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go from Ophir מֵאֹפִ֜יר (mê·’ō·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 a great cargo הַרְבֵּ֥ה (har·bêh) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> To be or become much, many or great of almug אַלְמֻגִּ֛ים (’al·mug·gîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_484.htm">Strong's 484: </a> Perhaps the sandalwood tree wood עֲצֵ֧י (‘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/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 10:11 The navy also of Hiram that brought (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 10:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 10:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:12" /></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>