1 Kings 5:1

Context

Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple

5:1 (5:15)¹ King Hiram of Tyre² sent messengers³ 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 5:7

Context

5:7 When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said, “The Lord is worthy of praise today because he⁴ has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

[5:1] ¹sn The verse numbers in the English Bible differ from those in the Hebrew text (BHS) here; 5:1-18 in the English Bible corresponds to 5:15-32 in the Hebrew text. See the note at 4:21.

[5:1] ²map For location see Map1 A2; Map2 G2; Map4 A1; JP3 F3; JP4 F3.

[5:1] ³tn Heb “his servants.”

[5:7] ⁴tn Or “Blessed be the Lord today, who….”