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11 In addition, Hiram’s fleet brought gold from Ophir and a great quantity of almug[a] wood and also precious stones. 12 The king made the almug wood into steps[b] for the Lord’s house and for the house of the king, as well as lyres and harps for his singers. So much fine almug wood has never been brought or seen to this present day.

13 King Solomon gave to the Queen of Sheba all she desired, whatever she asked for, besides what he had given to her from his royal resources. Then she and her servants returned to her country.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 10:11 Perhaps a type of sandalwood. The parallels in 2 Chronicles 2:8 and 9:10-11 reverse the consonants and read algum wood.
  2. 1 Kings 10:12 Or supports