2 Chronicles 8:17-18

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¹⁷King Solomon also built ships at Ezion Geber. This town is near Elath on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom. ¹⁸Hiram sent ships to Solomon. Hiram’s own men sailed the ships. They were skilled at sailing on the sea. His men went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir^[a] and brought back 17 tons^[b] of gold to King Solomon.

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2 Chronicles 8:18 Ophir A place where there was much gold. Today no one knows where Ophir really was. Also in 9:10.
2 Chronicles 8:18 17 tons Literally, “450 talents” (15,525 kg).