King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Hiram's fleet which had brought gold from Ofir now brought in from Ofir a large quantity of sandalwood and precious stones.
Berean Standard Bible:
(The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones.
American Standard Version:
And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug-trees and precious stones.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the navy{H590} also of Hiram{H2438}, that brought{H5375} gold{H2091} from Ophir{H211}, brought in{H935} from Ophir{H211} great{H3966} plenty{H7235} of almug{H484} trees{H6086}, and precious{H3368} stones{H68}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 9:27
- And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
1 Kings 9:28
- And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought [it] to king Solomon.
2 Chronicles 9:10
- And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.
2 Chronicles 9:11
- 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.
Psalms 45:9
- Kings' daughters [were] among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
2 Chronicles 2:8
- 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,
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.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 10:11
1 Kings 10:11 is a verse that captures a snapshot of the wealth and international trade that flourished during the reign of King Solomon in ancient Israel. The verse is part of a larger narrative describing the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Solomon, where she witnessed his immense wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom. Historically, this period is often characterized as a golden age for Israel, with Solomon's rule marked by peace, economic prosperity, and extensive building projects, including the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
The verse specifically mentions the role of Hiram, the King of Tyre, who was an ally and trading partner of Solomon. Tyre was a powerful Phoenician city known for its maritime prowess. The "navy of Hiram" refers to the fleet of ships that Hiram provided to Solomon for trade expeditions. These ships traveled to a place called Ophir, a location that has intrigued scholars and archaeologists for centuries, as its exact location remains a mystery. Ophir was renowned for its gold, which was highly valued in the ancient world, as well as other luxurious items.
In this verse, the navy is said to have brought back not only gold but also "almug trees" and precious stones from Ophir. The almug tree is another enigmatic element, with its identity being the subject of much speculation; it is thought to be a type of wood valued for its quality and rarity. Precious stones would have included various gemstones used for adornment and as symbols of wealth and power.
The themes of 1 Kings 10:11 include the economic prosperity of Solomon's reign, the importance of international trade and diplomatic relations (as seen in the partnership with Hiram), and the acquisition of luxury goods as a means of displaying royal splendor and affluence. This verse underscores the extent of Solomon's influence and the far-reaching trade networks that connected Israel with distant lands during the 10th century BCE. It also reflects the biblical emphasis on Solomon's wisdom manifesting not only in governance and judicial matters but also in the management of the kingdom's resources and wealth.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H590
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֳנִי
Transliteration: ʼŏnîy
Pronunciation: on-ee'
Description: probably from אָנָה (in the sense of conveyance); -a ship or (collectively) a fleet; galley, navy (of ships). - Strong's Number: H2438
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חִירָם
Transliteration: Chîyrâm
Pronunciation: khee-rawm'
Description: or חִירוֹםlemma חִירֹם missing vav, corrected to חִירוֹם; another form of חוּרָם; Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians; Hiram, Huram. - Strong's Number: H5375
There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשָׂא
Transliteration: nâsâʼ
Pronunciation: naw-saw'
Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. - Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather. - Strong's Number: H211
There are 110 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹפִיר
Transliteration: ʼÔwphîyr
Pronunciation: o-feer'
Description: or (shortened) אֹפִיר; and אוֹפִר; of uncertain derivation; Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East; Ophir. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H3966
There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְאֹד
Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
Pronunciation: meh-ode'
Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. - Strong's Number: H7235
There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָבָה
Transliteration: râbâh
Pronunciation: raw-baw'
Description: a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect); (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for רָבַב), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. - Strong's Number: H484
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַלְמֻגִּים
Transliteration: ʼalmuggîym
Pronunciation: al-moog-gheem'
Description: probably of foreign derivation (used thus only in the plural); almug (i.e. probably sandle-wood) sticks; almug trees. Compare אַלְגּוּמִּים. - Strong's Number: H6086
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵץ
Transliteration: ʻêts
Pronunciation: ates
Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. - Strong's Number: H3368
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָקָר
Transliteration: yâqâr
Pronunciation: yaw-kawr'
Description: from יָקַר; valuable (objectively or subjectively); brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation. - Strong's Number: H68
There are 1276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶבֶן
Transliteration: ʼeben
Pronunciation: eh'-ben
Description: from the root of בָּנָה through the meaning to build; a stone; [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s).