2 Chronicles 2:8

Modern English Version

“And may you send me trees of cedar, cypress, and algum from Lebanon because I realize that your slaves know how to cut timber in Lebanon; and my servants will be alongside your servants,

Cross References

1 Kings 10:11

The ships of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir a large quantity of almug wood and precious stones.

1 Kings 5:6

“Now therefore command that cedar trees from Lebanon be cut down for me, and my servants shall be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever you command, for you know that there are none among my people who can cut timber like the Sidonians.”

1 Chronicles 22:5

Now David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all the lands. Therefore I will make preparation for it now.” So David made extensive preparations before his death.

2 Chronicles 2:9

to prepare an abundance of timber for me, because the temple that I will build will be great and marvelous.