1 Kings 5:17-18
Contemporary English Version
17 He ordered the workers to cut and shape large blocks of good stone for the foundation of the temple.
18 Solomon's and Hiram's men worked with men from the city of Gebal,[a] and together they got the stones and logs ready for the temple.
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- 5.18 Gebal: Later known as Byblos.
1 Kings 5:17-18
New International Version
17 At the king’s command they removed from the quarry(A) large blocks of high-grade stone(B) to provide a foundation of dressed stone for the temple. 18 The craftsmen of Solomon and Hiram(C) and workers from Byblos(D) cut and prepared the timber and stone for the building of the temple.
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