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1 Kings 5 Summary
Solomon and Hiram Covenant Together
Hiram, king of Tyre, sends greetings to Solomon upon hearing he is king. Solomon sends word that David could not build God's house because of wars surrounding him, but now the LORD has given him rest on all sides, and he proposes to build a house for the LORD's name. Solomon asks Hiram to provide cedar from Lebanon, saying his men will work with Hiram's men, and Solomon will pay hire for Hiram's servants according to his appointment. Hiram rejoices and agrees to provide both cedar and fir timber; Solomon provides wheat and pure oil to Hiram yearly.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Kings 5:3
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
1 Kings 5:5
“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name.”
1 Kings 5:8
“And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.”
1 Kings 5:12
“And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.”
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