18 So through his servants, Hiram[a] sent him ships with crews of experienced seamen. They went with Solomon's servants to Ophir, took from there 17 tons[b] of gold, and delivered it to King Solomon.[c]
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2 Chronicles 8:18 In-Context
16 All of Solomon's work was carried out from the day the foundation [was laid] for the Lord's temple until it was finished. So the Lord's temple was completed.
17 At that time Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the seashore in the land of Edom.
18 So through his servants, Hiram sent him ships with crews of experienced seamen. They went with Solomon's servants to Ophir, took from there 17 tons of gold, and delivered it to King Solomon.