1 Kings 9:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hiram supplies experienced sailors to serve in Solomon's fleet alongside Solomon's own men.
What Does 1 Kings 9:27 Mean?
The partnership with Hiram continues at sea. Hiram sent his own servants, seasoned sailors with knowledge of the sea, to serve in the fleet alongside Solomon's men. The Phoenicians of Tyre were renowned mariners, and their skill aided Solomon's venture.
The cooperation shows again how the kingdom flourished through shared labor and skill. Solomon supplied the ships and the goal; Hiram supplied the seafaring expertise. Together they accomplished what neither could alone, a picture of how God often works good through the joining of different gifts and peoples.
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What does 1 Kings 9:27 mean?
Hiram supplies experienced sailors to serve in Solomon's fleet alongside Solomon's own men.