1 Kings 5:7

5:7 When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said, “The Lord is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

1 Kings 5:1

Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple

5:1 (5:15) King Hiram of Tyre sent messengers to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father’s place. (Hiram had always been an ally of David.)

1 Kings 1:20

1:20 Now, my master, O king, all Israel is watching anxiously to see who is named to succeed my master the king on the throne.

Psalms 72:18-19

72:18 The Lord God, the God of Israel, deserves praise!

He alone accomplishes amazing things!

72:19 His glorious name deserves praise forevermore!

May his majestic splendor fill the whole earth!

We agree! We agree!

Luke 1:68

1:68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

because he has come to help and has redeemed his people.

Luke 1:1

Explanatory Preface

1:1 Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

Luke 1:3

1:3 So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,