2 Chronicles 9:10

10 The ships of Hiram also imported gold from Ophir along with fragrant sandalwood and expensive gems.

2 Chronicles 9:10 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 10:10

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:11).

2 Chronicles 9:10 In-Context

8 And blessed be your God who has taken such a liking to you, making you king. Clearly, God's love for Israel is behind this, making you king to keep a just order and nurture a God-pleasing people."

9 She then gave the king four and a half tons of gold and sack after sack of spices and precious stones. There hasn't been a cargo of spices like the shipload the queen of Sheba brought to King Solomon.

10 The ships of Hiram also imported gold from Ophir along with fragrant sandalwood and expensive gems.

11 The king used the sandalwood for fine cabinetry in The Temple of God and the royal palace, and for making harps and dulcimers for the musicians. Nothing like that shipment of sandalwood has been seen since.

12 King Solomon, for his part, gave the queen of Sheba all her heart's desire - everything she asked for. She took away more than she brought. Satisfied, she returned home with her train of servants.