And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.
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Interpretation
The queen of Sheba came to Solomon to hear his wisdom, thereby to improve her own. Jesus mentions her inquiries after God, by Solomon, as showing the stupidity of those who inquire not after God, by our Lord Jesus Christ.
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This thought runs through 1 Kings 10:9-13.
Glossary
- Ophir Place
- Biblical island. Modern identification: southwestern Arabia.