1 Kings 9:27 net — Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men.

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"Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men."

— 1 Kings 9:27, NET Bible

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1 Kings 9 — Context

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Solomon built the terrace as soon as Pharaoh’s daughter moved up from the City of David to the palace Solomon built for her.

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Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense along with them before the LORD. He made the temple his official worship place.

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King Solomon also built ships in Ezion Geber, which is located near Elat in the land of Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea.

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Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men.

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They sailed to Ophir, took from there 420 talents of gold, and then brought them to King Solomon.

1 Kings 9:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 9:27 say?
1 Kings 9:27 in the NET Bible reads: “Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men.”
Where is 1 Kings 9:27 in the Bible?
1 Kings 9:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 9, verse 27.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 9:27.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 9:27 in?
1 Kings 9:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 9:27?
1 Kings 9:27 reads (NET): “Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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