Translations
Modern
We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.”
Traditional
And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem.
Literal
And we will cut trees from Lebanon, according to all your need, and we will bring it to you in rafts by sea to Joppa, and you will bring them up to Jerusalem.”
Latin
Nos autem cædemus ligna de Libano, quot necessaria habueris, et applicabimus ea ratibus per mare in Joppe: tuum autem erit transferre ea in Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Joppa: An ancient seaport, the main port for Jerusalem Lebanon: A mountainous region known for its cedar trees
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Joppa Lebanon Tyre
Topics
Cedar: Furnished by Hiram, King of Tyre, for Solomon's Temple Hiram: Called Huram, King of Tyre: Helps Solomon in Building the Temple Joppa: Exports From Tyre: Kingdom of Men and Materials Sent From, to Solomon, for the Erection of the Temple and his Castles Tyre: Supplied: Stones and Timber for Building the Temple