King Hiram sent some experienced sailors from his fleet to serve with Solomon's men.

They sailed to the land of Ophir and brought back to Solomon about sixteen tons of gold.

King Hiram sent him ships under the command of his own officers and with experienced sailors. They sailed with Solomon's officers to the land of Ophir and brought back to Solomon about sixteen tons of gold.

Among the women of your court are daughters of kings, and at the right of your throne stands the queen, wearing ornaments of finest gold.

I know how skillful your lumbermen are, so send me cedar, cypress, and juniper logs from Lebanon. I am ready to send my men to assist yours

(The sailors of King Hiram and of King Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought juniper wood and jewels.

Solomon used the wood to make stairs for the Temple and for his palace, and to make harps and lyres for the musicians. Nothing like that had ever been seen before in the land of Judah.)