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and they pleased him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Hiram went from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him, but they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hiram left Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him, and they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him, and they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him, and they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him, and they were not right in his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Hiram came from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him, and they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hiram went out from Tyre to look over the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hiram went out from Tyre to look over the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Hiram went to see the towns, he did not like them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hiram left Tyre to see the cities Solomon gave him. However, they didn't please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hiram went to see them, and he did not like them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities that Solomon had given him, but he wasn't happy with them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the cities Solomon had given him, he was not pleased with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hiram came out of Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they didn’t please him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hiram comes out from Tyre to see the cities that Solomon has given to him, and they have not been right in his eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Hiram cometh out from Tyre to see the cities that Solomon hath given to him, and they have not been right in his eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon gave to him, and they were not right in his eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Hiram came out of Tyre, to see the towns which Solomon had given him, and they pleased him not, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Hiram went out of Tyre, so that he might view the towns that Solomon had given to him. And they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hiram left Tyre to see the cities Solomon had given him, but he was not satisfied with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Hiram came from Tyre to see the cities that Solomon had given him, they did not please him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they did not please him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khiram went out from TsurTyre to see the towns that Solomon gave to him, and they were not pleasing in his eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him: and they pleased him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Chiram departed from Tyre, and went into Galilee to see the cities which Solomon gave to him; and they pleased him not. And he said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/9-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=3730" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/9.htm">Solomon's Numerous Achievements</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2438.htm" title="2438: ḥî·rām (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians). Or Chiyrowm; another form of Chuwram; Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians.">So Hiram</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/6865.htm" title="6865: miṣ·ṣōr (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A Phoenician city. Or Tsowr; the same as tsor; a rock; Tsor, a place in Palestine.">from Tyre</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: lir·’ō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">to inspect</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: he·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the towns</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">had given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but he was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3474.htm" title="3474: yā·šə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be smooth, straight, or right. A primitive root; to be straight or even; figuratively, to be right, pleasant, prosperous.">pleased with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>“What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">2 Chronicles 8:2</a></span><br />Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">1 Kings 10:10</a></span><br />Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">2 Chronicles 9:9</a></span><br />Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1-12</a></span><br />Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. / And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram: / “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">2 Chronicles 2:3-16</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. / Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. / The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11-12</a></span><br />(The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. / The king made the almug wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen again to this day.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10-11</a></span><br />(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. / The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">1 Kings 5:6</a></span><br />Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">2 Chronicles 2:8</a></span><br />Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">2 Chronicles 9:12</a></span><br />King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—far more than she had brought the king. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-13.htm">1 Kings 10:13</a></span><br />King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all she desired—whatever she asked—besides what he had given her out of his royal bounty. Then she left and returned to her own country, along with her servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">2 Chronicles 9:14</a></span><br />not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a></span><br />For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/22-34.htm">Numbers 22:34</a></b></br> And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/14-3.htm">Judges 14:3</a></b></br> Then his father and his mother said unto him, <i>Is there</i> never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-26.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-49.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Tyre</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/9-13.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-14.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-2.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-33.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-13.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">Tyre</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">God's covenant in a vision with Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">The mutual presents of Solomon and Hiran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">In Solomon's works the Gentiles were his bondmen, the Israelites servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm">Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">His navy fetches gold from Ophir</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Hiram went out from Tyre</b><br>Hiram was the king of Tyre, a prominent Phoenician city known for its wealth and maritime prowess. Tyre was a significant trading hub in the ancient world, and Hiram's relationship with Solomon was mutually beneficial, as seen in their collaboration on the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. This journey from Tyre indicates Hiram's personal interest and investment in the agreement with Solomon, highlighting the importance of their alliance.<p><b>to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him</b><br>Solomon, in exchange for materials and labor provided by Hiram for the Temple and his palace, gave Hiram twenty towns in the region of Galilee. This area, while part of the Promised Land, was less developed and not as fertile as other parts of Israel. The act of giving towns was a common practice in ancient treaties and alliances, often used to solidify political relationships. However, the quality and strategic value of these towns were crucial for Hiram's acceptance.<p><b>but he was not pleased with them</b><br>Hiram's dissatisfaction suggests that the towns did not meet his expectations in terms of value or potential. This reaction could be due to the towns' poor agricultural prospects or their lack of development. The phrase indicates a potential strain in the relationship between Hiram and Solomon, despite their previous cooperation. This dissatisfaction is further emphasized in the subsequent verses, where Hiram refers to the towns as "Cabul," a term that may imply worthlessness or insignificance. This incident reflects the complexities of political alliances and the importance of equitable exchanges in maintaining diplomatic relations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a></b><br>The king of Tyre, a significant ally of King Solomon. He provided materials and craftsmen for the building of the temple and Solomon's palace.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tyre.htm">Tyre</a></b><br>A prominent city in ancient Phoenicia, known for its wealth and trade. It was Hiram's kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cities.htm">The Cities</a></b><br>These were the towns in the region of Galilee that Solomon gave to Hiram as part of their agreement. Hiram was dissatisfied with them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_agreement.htm">The Agreement</a></b><br>A mutual exchange between Solomon and Hiram, where Hiram provided resources for Solomon's building projects, and Solomon gave him cities in return.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_integrity_in_agreements.htm">The Value of Integrity in Agreements</a></b><br>Solomon's exchange with Hiram reminds us of the importance of fulfilling promises and agreements with integrity. As Christians, we are called to be trustworthy in our dealings with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perception_vs._reality.htm">Perception vs. Reality</a></b><br>Hiram's dissatisfaction with the cities highlights how expectations can differ from reality. This teaches us to manage our expectations and communicate clearly in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_land_and_inheritance.htm">The Significance of Land and Inheritance</a></b><br>The land was a significant part of God's promise to Israel. Understanding its value can help us appreciate the spiritual inheritance we have in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_contentment.htm">The Importance of Contentment</a></b><br>Hiram's reaction can serve as a reminder to find contentment in what we receive, trusting that God provides for our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_alliances_and_partnerships.htm">The Role of Alliances and Partnerships</a></b><br>The relationship between Solomon and Hiram shows the importance of forming alliances that honor God and contribute to His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_qoheleth_in_ecclesiastes.htm">Who is Qoheleth in the Book of Ecclesiastes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_solomon_give_hiram_20_cities_in_galilee.htm">In 1 Kings 9:11, how could Solomon give Hiram twenty cities in Galilee, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming this exchange? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11–13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ophir's_location_or_voyages_proven.htm">In 1 Kings 9:26-28, Solomon's fleet sailed to Ophir for gold; does any evidence confirm the location of Ophir or the plausibility of these voyages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The cities are said to have been in "the land of Galilee." The name <span class= "ital">Galilee</span>, signifying properly a "circle" or "ring" of territory, is used twice in the Book of Joshua for a region round Kedesh-Naphtali (<a href="/joshua/20-7.htm" title="And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.">Joshua 20:7</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-32.htm" title="And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.">Joshua 21:32</a>), lying to the north-west of the Lake of Gennesareth, and extending to the Waters of Merom. (See also <a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm" title="In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.">2Kings 15:29</a>.) The western portion of this territory would lie nearly on the frontiers of Tyre, and so would suit well the purpose both of Hiram and of Solomon. The discontent of Hiram probably referred to the condition of the cities (which afterwards had to be rebuilt), not to their geographical position.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">were not right in his eyes</span>. It has been conjectured that Hiram had hoped for the noble bay of Acco or Ptolemais (Milman, Rawlinson), but surely he had seaboard enough already. It was rather corn lands he would most need and desire. His disappointment is amply accounted for by the fact that the country assigned him was a hungry and mountainous, and therefore comparatively useless, tract. "The region lay on the summit of a broad mountain ridge" (Porter).] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/9-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Hiram</span><br /><span class="heb">חִירָם֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥî·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2438.htm">Strong's 2438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Tyre</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצֹּ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6865.htm">Strong's 6865: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tyre -- a Phoenician city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to look over</span><br /><span class="heb">לִרְאוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(lir·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the towns</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶ֣עָרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had given</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַן־</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him,</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">but he was not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pleased with</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשְׁר֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3474.htm">Strong's 3474: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/9-12.htm">1 Kings 9:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/9-12.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 9:12 Hiram came out from Tyre to see (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 9:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 9:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/9-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 9:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 9:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>