SHIP. Built by Noah, Gen. 6:13-22; by Solomon, 1 Kin. 9:26; 2 Chr. 8:17; by Jehoshaphat, 1 Kin. 22:48; 2 Chr. 20:35,36; of gopher wood, Gen. 6:14; of fir wood, Ezek. 27:5; of bulrushes, Isa. 18:2; sealed with pitch, Gen. 6:15. Equipped with helm, Ja. 3:4; rudder, Acts 27:40; tackling, Isa. 33:23; Acts 27:19; sails, Isa. 33:23; Acts 27:19,9,17,40; sails embroidered, Ezek. 27:7; masts, Isa. 33:23; Ezek. 27:5; oars, Jonah 1:13; Mark 6:48; figurehead, Acts 28:11; anchor, Acts 27:29,30,40; Heb. 6:19; lifeboats, Acts 27:30,32. Used in commerce, Acts 21:3; 27:10; in commerce with Tarshish, 1 Kin. 22:48; Isa. 60:9; Jonah 1:3; with Ophir, 1 Kin. 10:11; 2 Chr. 8:18; with Adramyttium, Acts 27:2; for passenger traffic, Isa. 60:9; Jonah 1:3; Acts 20:13; 27:2,37; 28:11; for ferry transport, 2 Sam. 19:18. Repaired by caulking, Ezek. 27:9. Wrecked at Ezion-geber, 1 Kin. 22:48; 2 Chr. 20:35-37; at Melita, Acts 27:14,44. Warships used by Chittim, Num. 24:24; Dan. 11:30. See Mariners.