'Sailors' in the Bible
And Hiram sent his servants with the fleet, sailors who knew the sea, along with the servants of Solomon.
Then Ahaziah son of Ahab said to Jehoshaphat, "Let my sailors join yours in the fleet," but Jehoshaphat refused.
Huram sent him ships and some of his sailors, men who were well acquainted with the sea. They sailed with Solomon's men to Ophir, and took from there 450 talents of gold, which they brought back to King Solomon.
They reached up to the sky, then dropped into the depths. The sailors' strength left them because the danger was so great.
The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired.
Your sailors were conscripted from Sidon and Arvad, and your officers served aboard as pilots.
The elders of Gebal and its wise menwere within you, repairing your leaks.All the ships of the sea and their sailorscame to you to barter for your goods.
Your wealth, merchandise, and goods,your sailors and captains,those who repair your leaks,those who barter for your goods,and all the warriors within you,with all the other people on board,sink into the heart of the seaon the day of your downfall.
The countryside shakesat the sound of your sailors’ cries.
All those who handle an oardisembark from their ships.The sailors and all the captains of the seastand on the shore.
The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his god. They threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. Meanwhile, Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel and had stretched out and fallen into a deep sleep.
“Come on!” the sailors said to each other. “Let’s cast lots. Then we’ll know who is to blame for this trouble we’re in.” So they cast lots, and the lot singled out Jonah.