Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (The servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon brought gold from Ophir; they also brought algumwood and precious stones. New Living Translation (In addition, the crews of Hiram and Solomon brought gold from Ophir, and they also brought red sandalwood and precious jewels. English Standard Version Moreover, the servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum wood and precious stones. Berean Standard Bible (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. King James Bible And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. New King James Version Also, the servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum wood and precious stones. New American Standard Bible The servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. NASB 1995 The servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. NASB 1977 And the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. Legacy Standard Bible Also, the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. Amplified Bible The servants of Huram and those of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, also brought almug trees and precious stones. Christian Standard Bible In addition, Hiram’s servants and Solomon’s servants who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. Holman Christian Standard Bible In addition, Hiram’s servants and Solomon’s servants who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. American Standard Version And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, that brought gold from Ophir, brought algum-trees and precious stones. English Revised Version And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir; brought algum trees and precious stones. GOD'S WORD® Translation Huram's servants and Solomon's servants who brought gold from Ophir also brought sandalwood and precious stones. Good News Translation The sailors of King Hiram and of King Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought juniper wood and jewels. International Standard Version Hiram's servants and Solomon's servants, who brought gold from Ophir, also presented algum wood and other precious stones. Majority Standard Bible (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. NET Bible (Huram's servants, aided by Solomon's servants, brought gold from Ophir, as well as fine timber and precious gems. New Heart English Bible The servants also of Hiram, and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. Webster's Bible Translation And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. World English Bible The servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd also, servants of Huram, and servants of Solomon, who brought in gold from Ophir, have brought in algum-trees and precious stone. Young's Literal Translation And also, servants of Huram, and servants of Solomon, who brought in gold from Ophir, have brought in algum-trees and precious stone. Smith's Literal Translation And also the servants of Huram; and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, brought almug trees and precious stone. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the servants also of Hiram, with the servants of Solomon, brought gold from Ophir, and thyine trees, and most precious stones: Catholic Public Domain Version Then too, the servants of Hiram, with the servants of Solomon, brought gold from Ophir, and wood from thyine trees, and very precious gems. New American Bible The servants of Huram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought cabinet wood and precious stones. New Revised Standard Version Moreover the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir brought algum wood and precious stones. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the servants also of Hiram and the servants of King Solomon brought gold from Ophir. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also the Servants of Khiram and the Servants of King Solomon brought gold from Uphir. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon that brought gold from Ophir, brought sandal-wood and precious stones. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the servants of Solomon and the servants of Chiram brought gold to Solomon out of Suphir, and pine timber, and precious stones. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Queen of Sheba…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(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. 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.)… Cross References 1 Kings 10:11 (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. 1 Kings 9:27-28 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. 1 Kings 10:22 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. 2 Chronicles 8:18 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. 1 Kings 10:14-15 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. 1 Kings 10:18-20 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. 1 Kings 10:23-25 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. 1 Kings 10:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 2 Chronicles 1:15 The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 2 Chronicles 9:13-14 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. 2 Chronicles 9:21 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. 2 Chronicles 9:22-24 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. 2 Chronicles 9:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. Isaiah 60:6 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. Psalm 72:10 May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. Treasury of Scripture And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. brought gold 2 Chronicles 8:18 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. 1 Kings 9:27,28 And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon… 1 Kings 10:22 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 1 Kings 10:11 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 Jump to Previous Addition Algum Algum-Trees Algumwood Gold Hiram Huram Moreover Ophir Precious Sandal-Wood Servants Solomon Stone Stones Trees WoodJump to Next Addition Algum Algum-Trees Algumwood Gold Hiram Huram Moreover Ophir Precious Sandal-Wood Servants Solomon Stone Stones Trees Wood2 Chronicles 9 1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon13. Solomon's revenue in gold 15. His targets and shields 17. The throne of ivory 20. His vessels 23. His presents 25. His chariots and horse 26. His tributes 29. His reign and death The servants of Hiram and of Solomon This phrase highlights the collaboration between King Hiram of Tyre and King Solomon of Israel. 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 also brought algum wood and precious stones Persons / Places / Events 1. HiramThe 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. Solomon The son of David and king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. 3. Ophir 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. Algum Wood A rare and valuable type of wood, possibly sandalwood, used in the construction of the Temple and other significant projects. 5. Precious Stones Gems that were highly valued in ancient times, used for decoration and possibly for religious or ceremonial purposes. Teaching Points God's Provision and BlessingThe wealth and resources brought to Solomon illustrate God's provision and blessing upon his reign. Reflect on how God provides for His people today. Wisdom in Stewardship 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. The Role of Alliances 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. Symbolism of Wealth The gold, wood, and stones symbolize the richness of God's kingdom. Contemplate the spiritual riches available to believers through Christ. Legacy of Faith Solomon's building projects left a lasting legacy. Think about the spiritual legacy you are building for future generations.(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 2Chronicles 8:18. Brought algum trees.--See 2Chronicles 2:8. 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. Verses 10, 11. - Either these two verses are misplaced (with their parallel, 1 Kings 10:11, 12), 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 (2 Chronicles 2:8; 2 Chronicles 9:10, 11) and three times in Kings (1 Kings 10:11, 12). Apparently this wood did grow in Lebanon (2 Chronicles 2:8), 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.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew (The servantsעַבְדֵ֤י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant of Hiram חוּרָם֙ (ḥū·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2438: Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) [and] וְעַבְדֵ֣י (wə·‘aḇ·ḏê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant of Solomon, שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that brought הֵבִ֥יאוּ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go gold זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky from Ophir, מֵאוֹפִ֑יר (mê·’ō·w·p̄îr) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 211: Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a region from which gold comes also וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and brought הֵבִ֛יאוּ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go algum אַלְגּוּמִּ֖ים (’al·gūm·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 418: Perhaps a sandalwood tree wood עֲצֵ֥י (‘ă·ṣê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood and precious יְקָרָֽה׃ (yə·qā·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty stones. וְאֶ֥בֶן (wə·’e·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone Links 2 Chronicles 9:10 NIV2 Chronicles 9:10 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:10 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:10 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:10 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:10 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 9:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 9:10 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 9:10 French Bible 2 Chronicles 9:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:10 The servants also of Huram and (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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