1 Kings 10:11

New International Reader's Version

Hiram’s ships brought gold from Ophir. From there they also brought huge amounts of almugwood and valuable jewels.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:12

The king used the almugwood to make supports for the Lord’s temple and the royal palace. He also used it to make harps and lyres for those who played the music. That much almugwood has never been brought into Judah or seen there since that day.

1 Chronicles 1:23

Ophir, Havilah and Jobab. All of them were sons of Joktan.

2 Chronicles 2:7

“Send me a man skilled at working with gold, silver, bronze and iron. He must also be able to work with purple, blue and bright red yarn. He must be skilled in the art of carving. Send him to work in Judah and Jerusalem with my skilled workers. My father David provided them to help me.

2 Chronicles 2:8

“Also send me cedar, juniper and algum logs from Lebanon. I know that your servants are skilled in cutting wood there. My servants will work with yours.

2 Chronicles 8:18

Hiram sent him ships that his own officers commanded. They were sailors who knew the sea. Together with Solomon’s men they sailed to Ophir. They brought back 17 tons of gold. They gave it to King Solomon.

Job 22:24

You must throw your gold nuggets away. You must toss your gold from Ophir into a valley.

Psalm 45:9

Daughters of kings are among the women you honor. At your right hand is the royal bride dressed in gold from Ophir.