Solomon's treaty with Hiram 5:7-12 - Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

Resource > Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable) > 1 Kings > Exposition > I. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON chs. 1--11 > C. Solomon's Greatest Contribution chs. 5-8 > 1. Preparations for building ch. 5 > Solomon's treaty with Hiram 5:7-12

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The fact that Hiram cooperated with and even blessed Yahweh (v. 7) shows how God brought blessing to Gentiles as well as to the Israelites through David and Solomon's godly dedication to the Lord. The covenant between Israel and Phoenicia (v. 12) resulted in peace for many years.