And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
Hiram sent a message back to Solomon, saying, 'I have thought about what you asked me for, and I will give you everything you want, both cedar wood and fir wood.'
King Hiram agreed to provide Solomon with all the cedar and fir timber he requested for building the temple.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of King Solomon, who ruled Israel after his father David, he was preparing to build the magnificent temple in Jerusalem as a house for God, fulfilling a divine promise. Solomon reached out to Hiram, the king of Tyre, a prosperous neighboring kingdom known for its high-quality cedar and fir timber, to secure materials for this sacred project. Hiram's positive response highlighted the diplomatic alliances that were common in the ancient Near East, where trade and cooperation strengthened nations.
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