And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made an agreement together.
God kept his promise by giving Solomon wisdom, which helped him build peaceful relationships and make good agreements with other leaders.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon had recently become ruler of Israel after his father David, and he had asked God for wisdom rather than wealth or power, which God promised to give him. This wisdom manifested in Solomon's ability to govern wisely, leading to peaceful diplomatic relations with Hiram, the king of Tyre, who was a neighboring ruler. Their alliance, or league, was formed for mutual benefits like trade and resources for building projects, such as the temple in Jerusalem, highlighting the stability of Solomon's early reign.
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