1 Kings 10:11-12

11 (Hiram’s ships brought gold from Ophir; and from there they brought great cargoes of almugwood^[a] and precious stones.

12 The king used the almugwood to make supports^[b] for the temple of the LORD and for the royal palace, and to make harps and lyres for the musicians. So much almugwood has never been imported or seen since that day.)

1 Kings 10:11-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 10

This chapter contains an account of the queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon to her great satisfaction, 1Ki 10:1-13, of Solomon's merchandise and riches, and the magnificence of his court, 1Ki 10:14-23, of the rich presents sent to him, and of the purchase of chariots and horses, and other things, he made, 1Ki 10:24-29.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 10:29; 1 Kings 9:27-28

Footnotes

• [a] Probably a variant of "algumwood" ; also in verse 12
• [b] The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.