1 Kings 5:1
Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
2And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram:
Cross References
Exodus 34:24For I will drive out the nations before you and enlarge your borders, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times a year to appear before the LORD your God.
Deuteronomy 20:11If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you.
2 Samuel 5:11Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.
2 Samuel 10:1Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun.
1 Kings 5:13Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel.
1 Kings 10:25Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.
Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 5:1
The great work which Solomon was raised up to do was the building of the temple; his wealth and wisdom were given him to qualify him for that. In this, especially, he was to be a type of Christ, for "he shall build the temple of the Lord," Zech. vi. 12 . In this chapter we have an account of the preparations he made for that and his other buildings. Gold and silver his good father had prepared in abundance, but timber and stones he must get ready; and about these we have him treating with Hiram king of Tyre. I.… Read the whole commentary →