2 Chronicles 8:18

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:22

He had many ships that carried goods to be traded. His ships went to sea along with Hiram’s ships. Once every three years the ships returned. They brought gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks.

2 Chronicles 9:10

The servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon brought gold from Ophir. They also brought algumwood and valuable jewels.

2 Chronicles 9:13

Each year Solomon received 25 tons of gold.

2 Chronicles 9:21

He had many ships that carried goods to be traded. The crews of those ships were made up of Hiram’s servants. Once every three years the ships returned. They brought gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks.

Ecclesiastes 2:8

I stored up silver and gold for myself. I gathered up the treasures of kings and their kingdoms. I got some male and female singers. I also got many women for myself. Women delight the hearts of men.