Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Hiram sent his servants to sail with the fleet, since they were expert seamen, and so they accompanied Solomon's servants.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Holman Bible
With the fleet, Hiram sent his servants, experienced seamen, along with Solomon’s servants.
A Conservative Version
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
American Standard Version
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Amplified
And Hiram [king of Tyre] sent his servants with the fleet, sailors who knew the sea, along 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.
Darby Translation
And Hiram sent in the fleet his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon;
Julia Smith Translation
And Hiram will send in the ships his servants, men of ships, knowing the sea with Solomon's servants.
King James 2000
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, seaman that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Hiram sent his servants with the fleet of ships, {sailors} who knew the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Modern King James verseion
And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Hiram sent by ship also of his servants, that were shipmen and expert in the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
And Hiram sent in the fleet his servants, seamen, having knowledge of the sea, - with the servants of Solomon;
Webster
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 navy his servants, sailors who had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Hiram sendeth in the navy his servants, shipmen knowing the sea, with servants of Solomon,
Themes
Commerce » Carried on by means of ships
Commerce » Of the jews » Greatly extended by solomon
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Hiram » Or huram, king of tyre
Hiram » Called huram, king of tyre » Makes presents of gold and sailors to solomon
Holy land » Extensive commerce of, in solomon's reign
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Strangers in israel » Chiefly consisted of » Persons who sought employment among the jews
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 9:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Accomplishments
26 King Solomon also built a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth on the shore of the Reed Sea in the land of Edom. 27 Hiram sent his servants to sail with the fleet, since they were expert seamen, and so they accompanied Solomon's servants. 28 They sailed as far as Ophir and brought back 420 talents of gold for Solomon.
Cross References
1 Kings 5:6
Now therefore please order that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My servants will work with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, because you know there is no one among us who knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians do."
1 Kings 5:9
My servants will transport them from Lebanon to the sea, where we'll make them into rafts and float them by sea to the port that you tell me to send them. We'll have them prepared for transport there and then you can carry them from there. You can meet my needs by providing provisions for my household."
1 Kings 10:11
Hiram's ships that brought gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir lots of algum wood and precious stones.
1 Kings 22:49
Ahab's son Ahaziah had offered to go. "Let my servants go with your servants in the ships!" he said. But Jehoshaphat was not willing.
2 Chronicles 20:36-37
He also agreed with King Ahaziah to build ships to sail toward Tarshish, which they built in Ezion-geber.