And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat to feed his household, and twenty measures of pure oil. This is what Solomon gave to Hiram every single year.
This verse shows Solomon faithfully keeping his promise by sending large amounts of food and oil to King Hiram every year as payment for his help.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, Israel enjoyed peace and prosperity, which enabled him to undertake major projects like building the grand Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon formed a strategic alliance with Hiram, the king of Tyre, who supplied essential materials such as cedar and cypress wood for the temple's construction. In return, Solomon provided Hiram with wheat and oil annually to support his household, highlighting the mutual benefits and diplomatic relations between Israel and the Phoenician city-state.
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