Ezion-geber
Solomon's port on the Red Sea where he built a fleet to bring gold from Ophir
First mentioned in the Bible
"King Solomon also built a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, near Eloth on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom. Hiram sent his servants with the fleet, experienced seamen, along with Solomon's servants. They went to Ophir and brought back 420 talents of gold to King Solomon."— 1 Kings 9:26-28
Background
Ezion-geber was located at the northern tip of the Red Sea (Gulf of Aqaba), where Solomon built his ocean-going fleet. King Hiram of Tyre sent experienced sailors to assist Solomon's fleet, which sailed from here to Ophir bringing back large quantities of gold, precious stones, and algum wood.
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
King Solʹo·mon also made a fleet of ships in Eʹzi·on-geʹber, which is by Eʹloth, on the shore of the Red Sea in the land of Eʹdom. Hiʹram sent his own servants with the fleet of ships, experienced seamen, to serve along with the servants of Solʹo·mon. They went to Oʹphir and took from there 420 talents of gold and brought it to King Solʹo·mon.— 1 Kings 9:26-28
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