And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent his servants to Solomon because he had heard that Solomon had been anointed as king to take his father's place. Hiram had always been a friend and ally of David.
This verse shows King Hiram reaching out to the new king Solomon because of his long friendship with Solomon's father David.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon had recently been anointed as king of Israel following the death of his father, David, and this news spread to neighboring regions. Hiram, the king of Tyre, a prosperous Phoenician city-state known for its skilled craftsmen and trade networks, had previously formed a strong alliance with David, which included mutual support in various endeavors. This established relationship laid the groundwork for future cooperation between Hiram and Solomon, particularly in building projects like the temple.
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