And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me.
Solomon sent a message to Huram, the king of Tyre, saying, 'Just as you worked with my father David and sent him cedar trees to build his house, please do the same for me.'
Solomon is asking King Huram to continue the same helpful business relationship with him that Huram had with his father David.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place around 960 BC as Solomon begins preparations to build the temple in Jerusalem. King Huram (also called Hiram) of Tyre had been a trusted ally and trading partner with David, providing valuable cedar wood from Lebanon's forests. Solomon is now reaching out to maintain this important diplomatic and commercial relationship as he embarks on his massive temple construction project.
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