KJV ORIGINAL
And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hiram traveled from Tyre to look at the cities that Solomon had given him, but he wasn't happy with them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Hiram was disappointed when he saw the cities Solomon gave him as payment for his help.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after Solomon had completed building the temple and his palace, which took about 20 years. Hiram, king of Tyre, had provided cedar wood, gold, and skilled craftsmen for these projects. As payment, Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the region of Galilee, but they were apparently of poor quality or in bad condition.
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