1 Kings 5:7

And it came to pass, as soon as Chiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be God today, who has given to David a wise son over this numerous people.

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

In Context

6And now command, and let men cut wood for me out of Libanus: and, behold, my servants shall be with your servants, and I will give you the wages of your service, according to all that you shall say, because you know that we have no one skilled in cutting timber like the Sidonians.

8And he sent to Solomon, saying, I have listened concerning all that you have sent to me for: I will do all your will: as for timber of cedar and fir,

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Cross References

1 Kings 1:48Moreover thus said the king, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who has this day + 1:48 Gr. given. appointed one of my seed sitting on my throne, and my eyes see it.

1 Kings 4:7And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, to provide for the king and his household; each one's turn came to supply for a month in the year.

2 Chronicles 2:11And Chiram king of Tyre answered in writing, and sent to Solomon, saying, Because the Lord loved his people, he made you king over them.

Proverbs 10:1A wise son makes his father glad: but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

Proverbs 15:20A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 5:2-10

Solomon's Agreement with Hiram. ( b. c. 1014.) 1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. 2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, 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. 4 But now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side, so… Read the whole commentary →

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