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1 Kings 22:48
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1 Kings 22:48
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48 Jehoshaphat made ships of the Tarshish type to go to Ophir for gold, but they did not go, for the ships were wrecked at Ezion-geber.(A)
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1 Kings 22:48
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1 Kings 22:48
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48 Now Jehoshaphat built a fleet of trading ships[a](A) to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail—they were wrecked at Ezion Geber.(B)
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- 1 Kings 22:48 Hebrew of ships of Tarshish
1 Kings 10:22
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1 Kings 10:22
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22 For the king had a fleet of ships of Tarshish at sea with the fleet of Hiram. Once every three years the fleet of ships of Tarshish used to come bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.[a](A)
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- 10.22 Or baboons
1 Kings 10:22
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1 Kings 10:22
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22 The king had a fleet of trading ships[a](A) at sea along with the ships(B) of Hiram. Once every three years it returned, carrying gold, silver and ivory, and apes and baboons.
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- 1 Kings 10:22 Hebrew of ships of Tarshish
1 Kings 9:26
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1 Kings 9:26
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Solomon’s Commercial Activity
26 King Solomon built a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth on the shore of the Red Sea,[a] in the land of Edom.(A)
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- 9.26 Or Sea of Reeds
1 Kings 9:26
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1 Kings 9:26
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26 King Solomon also built ships(A) at Ezion Geber,(B) which is near Elath(C) in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea.[a]
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- 1 Kings 9:26 Or the Sea of Reeds
1 Kings 9:28
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1 Kings 9:28
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28 They went to Ophir and imported from there four hundred twenty talents of gold that they delivered to King Solomon.(A)
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1 Kings 9:28
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1 Kings 9:28
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28 They sailed to Ophir(A) and brought back 420 talents[a] of gold,(B) which they delivered to King Solomon.
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- 1 Kings 9:28 That is, about 16 tons or about 14 metric tons
Jonah 1:3
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Jonah 1:3
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3 But Jonah set out to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid his fare and went on board, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord.(A)
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Jonah 1:3
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Jonah 1:3
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3 But Jonah ran(A) away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish(B). He went down to Joppa,(C) where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.(D)
Isaiah 60:9
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Isaiah 60:9
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9 For the coastlands shall wait for me,
the ships of Tarshish first,
to bring your children from far away,
their silver and gold with them,
for the name of the Lord your God
and for the Holy One of Israel,
because he has glorified you.(A)
Isaiah 60:9
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Isaiah 60:9
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Isaiah 2:16
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Isaiah 2:16
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16 against all the ships of Tarshish
and against all the highly prized vessels.(A)
Isaiah 2:16
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Isaiah 2:16
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- Isaiah 2:16 Hebrew every ship of Tarshish
Psalm 48:7
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Psalm 48:7
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7 as when an east wind shatters
the ships of Tarshish.(A)
Psalm 48:7
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Psalm 48:7
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Psalm 45:9
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Psalm 45:9
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9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor;
at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.(A)
Psalm 45:9
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Psalm 45:9
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2 Chronicles 25:7
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2 Chronicles 25:7
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7 But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, for the Lord is not with Israel—all these Ephraimites.
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2 Chronicles 25:7
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2 Chronicles 25:7
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7 But a man of God came to him and said, “Your Majesty, these troops from Israel(A) must not march with you, for the Lord is not with Israel—not with any of the people of Ephraim.
2 Chronicles 20:35-37
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2 Chronicles 20:35-37
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35 After this King Jehoshaphat of Judah joined with King Ahaziah of Israel, who did wickedly.(A) 36 He joined him in building ships to go to Tarshish; they built the ships in Ezion-geber. 37 Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have joined with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” And the ships were wrecked and were not able to go to Tarshish.(B)
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2 Chronicles 20:35-37
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2 Chronicles 20:35-37
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35 Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance(A) with Ahaziah king of Israel, whose ways were wicked.(B) 36 He agreed with him to construct a fleet of trading ships.[a] After these were built at Ezion Geber, 37 Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have made an alliance with Ahaziah, the Lord will destroy what you have made.” The ships(C) were wrecked and were not able to set sail to trade.[b]
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- 2 Chronicles 20:36 Hebrew of ships that could go to Tarshish
- 2 Chronicles 20:37 Hebrew sail for Tarshish
2 Chronicles 20:21
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2 Chronicles 20:21
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21 When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy splendor, as they went before the army, saying,
“Give thanks to the Lord,
for his steadfast love endures forever.”(A)
2 Chronicles 20:21
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2 Chronicles 20:21
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21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his[a] holiness(A) as they went out at the head of the army, saying:
“Give thanks to the Lord,
for his love endures forever.”(B)
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- 2 Chronicles 20:21 Or him with the splendor of
2 Chronicles 9:21
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2 Chronicles 9:21
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21 For the king’s ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram; once every three years the ships of Tarshish used to come bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.[a](A)
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- 9.21 Or baboons
2 Chronicles 9:21
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2 Chronicles 9:21
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21 The king had a fleet of trading ships[a] manned by Hiram’s[b] servants. Once every three years it returned, carrying gold, silver and ivory, and apes and baboons.
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- 2 Chronicles 9:21 Hebrew of ships that could go to Tarshish
- 2 Chronicles 9:21 Hebrew Huram, a variant of Hiram
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