1 Kings 5:7

And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly,—and said: Blessed, be Yahweh, to-day, who hath given unto David a wise son, over this great people!

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

6Now, therefore, command thou that they fell me cedars, out of Lebanon, and, my servants, shall be, with thy servants, and, the hire of thy servants, will I give thee, according to all that thou shalt say,—for, thou, knowest, that, none amongst us, hath skill to fell timber, like the Zidonians.

8And Hiram sent unto Solomon, saying, I have heard that which thou hast sent unto me,—I, will do all thy desire, as to timber of cedar, and timber of fir.

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Cross References

1 Kings 1:48Moreover also, thus and thus, hath said the king,—Blessed be Yahweh, God of Israel, who hath given, to-day, one to sit upon my throne, mine own eyes also beholding it.

1 Kings 4:7And, Solomon, had twelve governors over all Israel, who used to sustain the king and his household,—for a month in the year, was it appointed unto each one, to find sustenance.

2 Chronicles 2:11Then answered Huram king of Tyre, in writing, which he sent unto Solomon,—Because Yahweh hath loved his people, hath he set thee over them as king.

Psalms 122:6Ask ye for the peace of Jerusalem, They shall prosper, who love thee!

Proverbs 10:1The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son, maketh a glad father, but, a foolish son, is the grief of his mother.

Proverbs 15:20A wise son, maketh a glad father,—but, a dullard, despiseth his own 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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