The ancient wall of the “City of David” is expanded to include the new size of the capital. Solomon upgrades his army by adding a corps of chariots, similar to those of other nations. The Phoenicians were known as great sailors of ancient times, long masters of the Mediterranean. Solomon creates a sea route to the south (26-28), at the tip of the Gulf of Aqaba; this required Edom to be conquered and at peace. Ophir is known as the country of the finest gold in the Old Testament.