KJV ORIGINAL
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers to David along with cedar wood and skilled workers - both stone masons and carpenters - to build a house for him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how King Hiram of Tyre honored David by sending materials and skilled craftsmen to build him a palace.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred after David became king over all Israel and had established Jerusalem as his capital. Tyre was a wealthy Phoenician city-state known for its skilled craftsmen and high-quality cedar wood from Lebanon. This gesture represented diplomatic recognition of David's growing power and established a beneficial trade relationship between the two kingdoms.
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