24. Pharaoh’s daughter moved from the City of David to the palace that Solomon had built for her. Then he built the Millo.
25. Three times each year Solomon offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings on the altar that he built for the Lord. King Solomon also burned incense before the Lord and supplied what was needed for the Temple.
26. King Solomon also built ships at Ezion Geber. This town is near Elath on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom.
27. King Hiram had some skilled sailors who knew the sea well. He sent them to serve in Solomon’s navy and work with Solomon’s men.
28. Solomon’s ships went to Ophir and brought back about 16 tons of gold for him.