2 Chronicles 9:10
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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

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2 Chronicles 9
1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
13. 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
This phrase refers to the skilled laborers and craftsmen sent by Hiram, the king of Tyre, to assist Solomon. Historically, Hiram was a close ally of both David and Solomon, providing materials and expertise for the construction of the temple and other projects. The alliance between Israel and Tyre is significant, showcasing a period of peace and cooperation. The Hebrew root for "servants" (עֲבָדִים, 'avadim) implies not just servitude but also a sense of duty and skilled labor, indicating that these were not mere laborers but skilled artisans.

and the servants of Solomon
Solomon's servants were likely Israelites who worked alongside Hiram's men. This collaboration highlights the unity and shared purpose in the grand projects of Solomon's reign. The Hebrew word for "servants" here is the same as for Hiram's, emphasizing the equal contribution and partnership in this endeavor. It reflects the wisdom of Solomon in utilizing both local and foreign expertise to achieve his goals.

who brought gold from Ophir
Ophir is a location renowned for its wealth, particularly its gold. The exact location of Ophir remains a mystery, with various theories suggesting places in Africa, Arabia, or India. The mention of Ophir signifies not only the wealth of Solomon's kingdom but also the extensive trade networks and exploration during his reign. The Hebrew word for "gold" (זָהָב, zahav) is often associated with purity and value, symbolizing the prosperity and divine blessing upon Solomon's kingdom.

also brought algum wood
Algum wood, also known as almug or sandalwood, was highly valued for its fragrance and durability. It was used in the construction of the temple and the king's palace, as well as for making musical instruments. The Hebrew term for "algum" (אַלְגּוּמִּים, algumim) suggests a rare and precious material, indicating the opulence and grandeur of Solomon's projects. The use of such materials reflects the splendor and divine favor associated with Solomon's reign.

and precious stones
Precious stones were used for decoration and in the making of jewelry and religious artifacts. The Hebrew word for "precious" (יְקָרָה, yeqarah) conveys the idea of value and rarity. These stones symbolize the beauty and wealth of Solomon's kingdom, as well as the wisdom and discernment in acquiring such treasures. The inclusion of precious stones in the narrative underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to bless Solomon with unparalleled wealth and wisdom.

(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 servants
עַבְדֵ֤י (‘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


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