"And King Solomon made a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom." — Solomon's *maritime enterprises*: *ships* (*oniyot*) were built at *Ezion-geber* on the *Red Sea*. This represents *international trade* and *naval power*. The *southernmost port* position suggests *access to Arabian and African trade routes*.

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