1 Kings 5:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Solomon sent a message to Hiram, saying,

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This verse introduces Solomon reaching out to King Hiram to begin an important conversation.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs early in Solomon's reign as king of Israel, around 970-930 BC. King Hiram of Tyre (in modern-day Lebanon) had been a close ally and friend of Solomon's father, King David. Solomon was preparing to build the temple in Jerusalem and needed Hiram's expertise and resources, particularly cedar wood and skilled craftsmen that Phoenicia was famous for.

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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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