2 Chronicles 8:16-18

New International Reader's Version

¹⁶ All of Solomon’s work was carried out. It started the day the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid. It ended when the Lord’s temple was finished.

¹⁷ Solomon went to Ezion Geber and Elath on the coast of Edom. ¹⁸ Hiram sent him ships that his own officers commanded. They were sailors who knew the sea. Together with Solomon’s men they sailed to Ophir. They brought back 17 tons of gold. They gave it to King Solomon.