2 Chronicles 2:12
Hiram went on, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding who is going to build a Temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
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13I'm sending you Hiram-Abi, a master craftsman who knows and understands what he's doing.
Cross References
1 Kings 5:7When Hiram heard Solomon's message, he was very happy and said, “Praise the Lord today, for he has given David a wise son to lead this great nation!”
2 Chronicles 1:10Please give me wisdom and knowledge to lead this people—for who can rule with justice this great people of yours?”
Psalms 33:6The Lord spoke the word and the heavens were made; his mouth breathed all the stars into existence.
Psalms 102:5All my groaning has worn me out; my bones show through my skin.
Psalms 124:8Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 146:5Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them—their hope is in the Lord their God—
Matthew Henry on 2 Chronicles 2:12-18
Solomon's Treaty with Hiram. ( b. c. 1015.) 11 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them. 12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build a house for the Lord , and a house for his kingdom. 13 And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my… Read the whole commentary →