1 Kings 5:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and fir trees he wanted.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Hiram fulfilling his promise to supply Solomon with the timber he needed for building the temple.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Solomon's preparation to build the temple in Jerusalem, around 970-930 BC. Hiram was the king of Tyre (in modern-day Lebanon), and the cedars of Lebanon were famous throughout the ancient world for their quality and size. This trade arrangement was part of a larger alliance between Israel and Tyre that benefited both kingdoms economically.

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1 Kings 5:9

My workers will bring the cedar logs down from Lebanon to the sea. Then I'll have them tied together into rafts and floated by sea to whatever place you choose. I'll have them unloaded there for you to pick up. In return, you will fulfill what I want by providing food for my household.

1 Kings 5:8

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.'

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