KJV ORIGINAL
And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Hiram agreed to provide Solomon with all the cedar and fir timber he requested for building the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This exchange occurred around 960 BC when Solomon was preparing to build the temple in Jerusalem. Hiram was the king of Tyre (in modern-day Lebanon), which was famous for its high-quality cedar trees that grew in the mountains. Solomon needed these premium building materials because God had commanded that the temple be built with the finest materials available.
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