1 Kings 9:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And Hiram sent his servants, men who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Bible in Basic English

Hiram sent his servants, who were experienced seamen, in the sea-force with Solomon's men.

Free Bible Version

Hiram sent his sailors who knew the sea to serve in the fleet with Solomon's men.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Hiram sent with the nauie his seruats, that were mariners, and had knowledge of the sea, with the seruants of Salomon.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Translation for Translators

King Hiram sent some very expert sailors to work on the ships with Solomon’s workers.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Hiram sent servants to Solomon's fleet, sailors who were familiar with the sea, with Solomon's own servants.

Noah Webster Bible

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

World English Bible

Hiram sent in the fleet his servants, sailors who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Young's Literal Translation

And Hiram sendeth in the navy his servants, shipmen knowing the sea, with servants of Solomon,

Context

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

²⁶King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea.²⁷And Hiram sent his servants, men who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. ²⁸They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents —and delivered it to Solomon.

Summary

This verse describes how King Solomon's wisdom and wealth enabled him to build a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. The ships were manned by Solomon's servants who were skilled in sailing, and they sailed with the fleet of Hiram, a Phoenician king, to bring back gold from Ophir. This verse showcases Solomon's prosperity and international trade partnerships, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promise of wisdom and riches to him.

Commentary

1 Kings 9:27

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

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Berean Standard Bible

And Hiram sent his servants, men who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Bible in Basic English

Hiram sent his servants, who were experienced seamen, in the sea-force with Solomon's men.

Free Bible Version

Hiram sent his sailors who knew the sea to serve in the fleet with Solomon's men.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Hiram sent with the nauie his seruats, that were mariners, and had knowledge of the sea, with the seruants of Salomon.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Translation for Translators

King Hiram sent some very expert sailors to work on the ships with Solomon’s workers.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Hiram sent servants to Solomon's fleet, sailors who were familiar with the sea, with Solomon's own servants.

Noah Webster Bible

And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

World English Bible

Hiram sent in the fleet his servants, sailors who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Young's Literal Translation

And Hiram sendeth in the navy his servants, shipmen knowing the sea, with servants of Solomon,