1 Kings 9:27

New International Reader's Version

Hiram sent his men to serve on the ships together with Solomon’s men. Hiram’s sailors knew the sea.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:11

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

1 Kings 22:49

At that time Ahaziah, the son of Ahab, spoke to Jehoshaphat. He said, “Let my men sail with yours.” But Jehoshaphat refused.

1 Kings 5:6

“So give your men orders to cut down cedar trees in Lebanon for me. My men will work with yours. I’ll pay you for your men’s work. I’ll pay any amount you decide on. As you know, we don’t have anyone as skilled in cutting down trees as the men of Sidon are.”

1 Kings 5:9

My men will bring them from Lebanon down to the Mediterranean Sea. I’ll make them into rafts. I’ll float them to the place you want me to. When the rafts arrive, I’ll separate the logs from each other. Then you can take them away. And here’s what I want in return. Provide food for all the people in my palace.”

1 Kings 9:26

King Solomon also built ships at Ezion Geber. It’s near Elath in Edom. It’s on the shore of the Red Sea.

Ezekiel 27:8

Men from Sidon and Arvad manned your oars. Tyre, your sailors were skillful.