1 Kings 9:27 And Hiram sent his servants, men who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon's servants.

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New International Version
And Hiram sent his men—sailors who knew the sea—to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s men.

New Living Translation
Hiram sent experienced crews of sailors to sail the ships with Solomon’s men.

English Standard Version
And Hiram sent with the fleet his servants, seamen who were familiar with the sea, together with the servants of Solomon.

Berean Standard Bible
And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants.

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

New King James Version
Then Hiram sent his servants with the fleet, seamen who knew the sea, to work with the servants of Solomon.

New American Standard Bible
And Hiram sent his servants with the fleet, sailors who knew the sea, along with the servants of Solomon.

NASB 1995
And Hiram sent his servants with the fleet, sailors who knew the sea, along with the servants of Solomon.

NASB 1977
And Hiram sent his servants with the fleet, sailors who knew the sea, along with the servants of Solomon.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Hiram sent his servants with the fleet of ships, sailors who knew the sea, along with the servants of Solomon.

Amplified Bible
And Hiram [king of Tyre] sent his servants with the fleet, sailors who knew the sea, along with the servants of Solomon.

Christian Standard Bible
With the fleet, Hiram sent his servants, experienced seamen, along with Solomon’s servants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
With the fleet, Hiram sent his servants, experienced seamen, along with Solomon’s servants.

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

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hiram sent his own servants [who were] experienced seamen with the fleet. Along with Solomon's servants

Good News Translation
King Hiram sent some experienced sailors from his fleet to serve with Solomon's men.

International Standard Version
Hiram sent his servants to sail with the fleet, since they were expert seamen, and so they accompanied Solomon's servants.

Majority Standard Bible
And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon?s servants.

NET Bible
Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon's men.

New Heart English Bible
Hiram sent in the navy his servants, sailors who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Hiram sends his servants in the navy, shipmen knowing the sea, with servants of Solomon,

Young's Literal Translation
And Hiram sendeth in the navy his servants, shipmen knowing the sea, with servants of Solomon,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hiram will send in the ships his servants, men of ships, knowing the sea with Solomon's servants.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And Hiram sent his servants in the fleet, sailors that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Hiram sent his servants to that navy, the sailors and those knowledgeable about the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

New American Bible
To this fleet Hiram sent his own servants, expert sailors, with the servants of Solomon.

New Revised Standard Version
Hiram sent his servants with the fleet, sailors who were familiar with the sea, together with the servants of Solomon.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Hiram sent his servants in the ship, seamen who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And King Khiram sent his Servants in ships, men Mariners who know the sea, with the Servants of Solomon.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Chiram sent in the ship together with the servants of Solomon servants of his own, mariners to row, men acquainted with the sea.

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Audio Bible

Context

Solomon's Numerous 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.…

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 8:18
So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.

1 Kings 10:11
(The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones.

1 Kings 5:6
Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.”

1 Kings 10:22
For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

2 Chronicles 9:21
For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

1 Kings 5:9
My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.”

1 Kings 5:1
Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

1 Kings 10:18-20
Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.

1 Kings 10:23-25
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

1 Kings 10:26-29
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ...

2 Chronicles 9:10
(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones.

2 Chronicles 9:13-14
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

2 Chronicles 9:20-21
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. / For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

2 Chronicles 9:22-24
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Treasury of Scripture

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

his servants

1 Kings 5:6,9
Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians…

1 Kings 22:49
Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab unto Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.

2 Chronicles 20:36,37
And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Eziongeber…

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1 Kings 9

1. God's covenant in a vision with Solomon
10. The mutual presents of Solomon and Hiran
15. In Solomon's works the Gentiles were his bondmen, the Israelites servants
24. Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house
25. Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices
26. His navy fetches gold from Ophir

Berean Study Bible

And Hiram sent his servants
The name "Hiram" refers to Hiram I, the king of Tyre, a Phoenician city-state known for its skilled craftsmen and sailors. Historically, Tyre was a significant maritime power, and Hiram's cooperation with Solomon highlights the political alliances of the time. The sending of "his servants" indicates a formal and cooperative relationship between Hiram and Solomon, emphasizing the mutual respect and benefit in their alliance. This partnership is a testament to the importance of diplomacy and collaboration in achieving great endeavors, such as the building of the temple.

men who knew the sea
This phrase underscores the expertise and specialized knowledge of the Phoenician sailors. The Phoenicians were renowned for their seafaring skills, having established trade routes across the Mediterranean. The Hebrew word for "knew" (יָדַע, yada) implies not just familiarity but an intimate understanding and mastery of the sea. This expertise was crucial for the success of Solomon's fleet, as it required navigating the treacherous waters and ensuring the safe transport of goods. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the wisdom and discernment needed to navigate the complexities of life.

to serve in the fleet
The term "fleet" refers to a group of ships organized for a specific purpose, in this case, trade and exploration. The Hebrew word for "serve" (שָׁרַת, sharath) conveys the idea of ministering or attending to duties with dedication. This service in the fleet represents a harmonious blend of skills and resources, where each participant plays a vital role in the collective mission. It reflects the biblical principle of using one's gifts and talents in service to a greater cause, aligning with the Christian calling to serve others.

with Solomon’s servants
The collaboration between Hiram's and Solomon's servants illustrates the unity and cooperation between different cultures and peoples. Solomon's servants, likely Israelites, worked alongside the Phoenicians, combining their strengths for a common goal. This partnership is a powerful example of how diverse groups can come together to achieve something greater than they could individually. It serves as a reminder of the biblical call to unity and the strength found in working together for God's purposes.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(27) Shipmen that had knowledge of the sea.--The Tyrians were known far and wide as the great sailors both of the Mediterranean and the seas beyond it, till they were rivalled and superseded by their own colonists in Carthage and by the Greeks. How greatly their seamanship, their commerce, and their civilisation impressed the imagination of Israel, is shown in the magnificent chapters of Ezekiel on the fate of Tyre (Ezekiel 26-28). The Israelites, on the contrary, had but little care for the sea, and little knowledge of seamanship. The coast line of Palestine is but scantily furnished with harbours; and even at the height of their power they were content to use the maritime skill of the Tyrians, without encroaching upon their commerce or attempting to seize their famous ports. This was natural; for their call to be a peculiar and separate people was absolutely incompatible with maritime enterprise and commerce. Even in this attempt at maritime expedition under Tyrian guidance, Solomon's action was, as in other points, exceptional, departing from Israelite tradition; and we hear of no similar enterprise, except in the age of Ahab and Jehoshaphat, when the intermarriage of the royal houses of Israel and Ph?nicia renewed the close connection with Tyre (1Kings 22:48; 2Chronicles 20:35). We observe, accordingly, that the sea is mostly regarded in the Old Testament in its terrible power of wave and storm, restrained from destroying only by the Almighty hand of God; and even the one psalm (Psalm 107:23-31), which describes the seafarer's experience, dwells with awe on "God's wonders in the deep." In the description of the glory of "the new heaven and earth" of the hereafter, it is declared with emphasis that "there was no more sea" (Revelation 21:1).

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 27. - And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea with the servants of Solomon. [The chronicler states (2 Chronicles 8:18) that he sent ships as well as servants, and it has been thought that ships were transported, in parts or entire, by land across the Isthmus of Suez, and there are certainly instances on record of the land transport of fleets. (Keil reminds us that Alexander the Great, according to Arrian, had snips transported - in pieces - from Phoenicia to the Euphrates, and that, according to Thucydides (Bell. Pelop. 4:8) the Peloponnesians conveyed 60 ships from Corcyra across the Leucadian Isthmus, etc.) But this, especially when the state of engineering science, etc., among the Hebrews is taken into account, is hardly to be thought cf. It is quite possible, however, that timber for shipbuilding was floated on the Mediterranean down to the river of Egypt, or some such place, and then transported either to Suez or to Akaba. Probably all that the chronicler means is that Hiram provided the materials and had the ships built. The Israelites, having hitherto had no fleet, and little or no experience of the sea, were unable to construct ships for themselves. And the Tyrians may have seen in the construction of a fleet for eastern voyages, an opening for the extension of their own maritime trade. Possibly in the first voyages Tyriaus and Jews were copartners.]

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And Hiram
חִירָ֤ם (ḥî·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2438: Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)

sent
וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

his servants,
עֲבָדָ֔יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

men
אַנְשֵׁ֣י (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 582: Man, mankind

who knew
יֹדְעֵ֖י (yō·ḏə·‘ê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3045: To know

the sea,
הַיָּ֑ם (hay·yām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

[to serve] in the fleet
בָּֽאֳנִי֙ (bā·’o·nî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 590: Ships, a fleet

with
עִ֖ם (‘im)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

Solomon’s
שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

servants.
עַבְדֵ֥י (‘aḇ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

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OT History: 1 Kings 9:27 Hiram sent in the navy his servants (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)