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2 Chronicles 2:11 Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: "Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king."
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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Hiram king of Tyre replied by letter to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you their king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />King Hiram sent this letter of reply to Solomon: “It is because the LORD loves his people that he has made you their king!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Hiram the king of Tyre answered in a letter that he sent to Solomon, “Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you king over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Hiram king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon: Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Huram, king of Tyre, answered in a letter sent to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Huram, king of Tyre, answered in a letter sent to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Huram, king of Tyre, answered in a letter sent to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Huram king of Tyre said in a letter sent to Solomon: “Because Yahweh loves His people, He has given you <i>to be</i> king over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Hiram, king of Tyre replied in a letter sent to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you king over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then King Hiram of Tyre wrote a letter and sent it to Solomon: Because the LORD loves his people, he set you over them as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then King Hiram of Tyre wrote a letter and sent it to Solomon: Because the LORD loves His people, He set you over them as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because Jehovah loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hiram sent his answer back to Solomon: I know that the LORD must love his people, because he has chosen you to be their king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD loveth his people, he hath made thee king over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then King Huram of Tyre responded to Solomon by sending a letter that said, "Because the LORD loves his people, he made you their king."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />King Hiram sent Solomon a letter in reply. He wrote, "Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you their king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In a letter that he sent to Solomon, King Hiram of Tyre wrote, "Because he loves his people, the LORD has placed you as king over them." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: ?Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />King Huram of Tyre sent this letter to Solomon: "Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you their king."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Hiram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, "Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you king over them."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, “Because Yahweh loves his people, he has made you king over them.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Huram king of Tyre answers in writing, and sends [it] to Solomon: “In the love of YHWH for His people, He has set you [as] king over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Huram king of Tyre saith in writing, and sendeth unto Solomon: 'In the love of Jehovah to His people He hath given thee king over them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Huram king of Tyre will say in writing, and he will send to Solomon, In Jehovah's loving his people he gave thee king over them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Hiram king of Tyre sent a letter to Solomon, saying: Because the Lord hath loved his people, therefore he hath made thee king over them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Hiram, the king of Tyre, said, by a letter that had been sent to Solomon: “Because the Lord loved his people, for this reason he appointed you to reign over them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Huram, king of Tyre, wrote an answer which he sent to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves his people, he has placed you over them as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then King Huram of Tyre answered in a letter that he sent to Solomon, “Because the LORD loves his people he has made you king over them.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Hiram the king of Tyre answered in writing which he sent to Solomon, saying, Because the LORD has loved his people, he has made you king over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khiram, the King of Tsur, spoke in writing, and he sent to Solomon and said to him: “Because LORD JEHOVAH loved his people, he appointed you King over them.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon: 'Because the LORD loveth His people, He hath made thee king over them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Chiram king of Tyre answered in writing, and sent to Solomon, saying, Because the Lord loved his people, he made thee king over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/2-11.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=325" 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/2_chronicles/2.htm">Hiram's Reply</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/2361.htm" title="2361: ḥū·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from chuwr; whiteness, i.e. Noble; Churam, the name of an Israelite and two Syrians.">Hiram</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6865.htm" title="6865: ṣōr (N-proper-fs) -- A Phoenician city. Or Tsowr; the same as tsor; a rock; Tsor, a place in Palestine.">of Tyre</a> <a href="/hebrew/3791.htm" title="3791: biḵ·ṯāḇ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A writing. From kathab; something written, i.e. A writing, record or book.">wrote a letter</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">in reply</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“Because the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/160.htm" title="160: bə·’a·hă·ḇaṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Love (noun). Feminine of 'ahab and meaning the same.">loves</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/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">His people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nə·ṯā·nə·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">He has set you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">as king.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.…<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="/1_kings/5-7.htm">1 Kings 5:7-9</a></span><br />When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” / Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. / My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1-6</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="/1_kings/5-10.htm">1 Kings 5:10-12</a></span><br />So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted, / and year after year Solomon would provide Hiram with 20,000 cors of wheat as food for his household, as well as 20,000 baths of pure olive oil. / And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">1 Kings 9:11-14</a></span><br />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. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26-28</a></span><br />King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it 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.<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="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27-29</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12-13</a></span><br />behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-3.htm">1 Kings 3:3-4</a></span><br />And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places. / Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for it was the great high place. Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5-15</a></span><br />One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” / Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. / And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-16.htm">1 Kings 3:16-28</a></span><br />At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. / One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. / On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD has loved his people, he has made you king over them.</p><p class="hdg">Because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">2 Chronicles 9:8</a></b></br> Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, <i>to be</i> king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:7,8</a></b></br> The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye <i>were</i> the fewest of all people: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a></b></br> Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-14.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Tyre</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-12.htm">Huram</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-14.htm">Tyre</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-12.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">Solomon's laborers for the building of the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">His ambassage to Huram for workmen and provisions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">Huram sends him a kind answer</a></span><br>17</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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/2_chronicles/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon:</b><br>Hiram, the king of Tyre, was a significant ally of both David and Solomon. Tyre was a prominent Phoenician city known for its skilled craftsmen and abundant resources, particularly cedar wood. The correspondence between Hiram and Solomon highlights the diplomatic and trade relationships that were crucial for the construction of the Temple. This alliance reflects the broader geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East, where Israel maintained peaceful relations with neighboring states. The letter signifies mutual respect and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of international relations in achieving national goals.<p><b>Because the LORD loves His people:</b><br>This phrase underscores the theological belief that God's love for Israel is the foundation of His actions and decisions. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God's love is manifested in His provision and protection. This love is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/7-7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:7-8</a>, where God's choice of Israel is attributed to His love and faithfulness. Hiram's acknowledgment of God's love suggests a recognition of Israel's unique status among the nations, even by foreign rulers.<p><b>He has set you over them as king:</b><br>Solomon's kingship is portrayed as a divine appointment, emphasizing the belief that rulers are established by God's sovereign will. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>, which states that all authority is instituted by God. Solomon's reign is seen as a continuation of the Davidic covenant, where God promised David that his descendants would rule Israel. Solomon's wisdom and wealth are often viewed as evidence of God's blessing, fulfilling the promises made to David. This phrase also foreshadows the messianic expectation of a future king from David's line, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is seen as the eternal King set over God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hiram,_king_of_tyre.htm">Hiram, King of Tyre</a></b><br>Hiram was the king of Tyre, a city-state known for its skilled craftsmen and abundant resources. He was a friend and ally of both David and Solomon, providing materials and labor for the construction of the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of David and king of Israel, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and the building of the first temple in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by peace and prosperity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is acknowledged by Hiram as the one who loves His people and has appointed Solomon as king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, whom He loves and for whom He has provided a wise and capable leader in Solomon.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_construction.htm">The Temple Construction</a></b><br>The context of this verse is Solomon's preparation to build the temple, a significant event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a></b><br>God’s love for His people is demonstrated through His sovereign choice of leaders. Just as He chose Solomon, He continues to appoint leaders for His purposes today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a></b><br>The alliance between Solomon and Hiram shows the value of forming partnerships that honor God’s purposes. Believers should seek relationships that support and advance God’s kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_love.htm">Recognizing God's Love</a></b><br>Hiram’s acknowledgment of God’s love for Israel reminds us to recognize and celebrate God’s love in our lives. This love is the foundation of our identity and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon’s wisdom was a gift from God, essential for leading His people. We should seek God’s wisdom in our own leadership roles, whether in the church, family, or workplace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_his_work.htm">God's Provision for His Work</a></b><br>The resources and skills provided by Hiram were part of God’s provision for the temple. Trust that God will supply what is needed for the tasks He calls us to.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_chronicles_2_3-16's_trade_account_reliable.htm">How reliable is the account in 2 Chronicles 2:3–16 of extensive trade deals with Tyre, considering limited archaeological evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11–12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel’s God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israel_get_temple_gold.htm">How did Israel acquire and maintain the gold for temple items (2 Chronicles 4:19-22) without external historical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11-15) Huram's reply. (Comp. <a href="/context/1_kings/5-7.htm" title="And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which has given to David a wise son over this great people.">1Kings 5:7-9</a>.)<p>(11) <span class= "bld">Answered in writing.</span>--<span class= "ital">Said in a letter.</span> This seems to imply that Solomon's message had been orally delivered.<p><span class= "bld">Because the Lord hath loved his people.</span>--So <a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm" title="Blessed be the LORD your God, which delighted in you to set you on his throne, to be king for the LORD your God: because your God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he you king over them, to do judgment and justice.">2Chronicles 9:8</a>; <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm" title="Blessed be the LORD your God, which delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he you king, to do judgment and justice.">1Kings 10:9</a>. In the parallel passage Hurain blesses Jehovah, on hearing Solomon's message, apparently before writing his reply.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Huram... answered in writing.</span> It is impossible to argue with any but superficial plausibility that Solomon had <span class="accented">not</span> used writing. In the parallel of Kings an identical expression is used for the communications of both: "Solomon sent to Hiram" (ver. 2), and "Hiram sent to Solomon" (ver. 8). The productions of the forms of this correspondence by Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 8:2)and Eupolemus ('Ap. Praep. Evang.,' 9:33) are, of course, merely mythical. <span class="cmt_word">Because the Lord hath loved his people.</span> This beautiful expression has parallels, not only in such passages as <a href="/2_chronicles/9-8.htm">2 Chronicles 9:8</a>; <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">1 Kings 10:9</a>; but in such as <a href="/deuteronomy/7-13.htm">Deuteronomy 7:13</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/10-15.htm">Deuteronomy 10:15</a>; <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Psalm 47:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/115-12.htm">Psalm 115:12</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a>; <a href="/hosea/11-1.htm">Hosea 11:1, 4</a>. These were all precursors of the fuller assertion and kinder demonstration of God's love repeated so often and in such tender connections in the Epistles of the New Testament. This verse and the following are also testimony to the indirect influences on surrounding nations of the knowledge of the one true Creator-God and Ruler-God, that was domiciled by special revelation and oracle (<a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Romans 3:2</a>) with Israel. Where nations near were bitter foes, they often feared Israel's God, whereas now they were friends they could summon to their lips the highest of the outbursts of praise, not to say of adoration. The very noteworthy sympathy of Hiram with Israel may have owed something to his personal predilection for David (<a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1</a>). And <span class="accented">this</span> again is convincing testimony to the worth and usefulness of individual character which here influenced the destiny of two whole nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/2-11.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">Then King</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hiram</span><br /><span class="heb">חוּרָ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥū·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2361.htm">Strong's 2361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Huram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Tyre</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹר֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṣōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">wrote a letter</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּכְתָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(biḵ·ṯāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3791.htm">Strong's 3791: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something written, a writing, record, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in reply</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁלַ֖ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</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">“Because the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loves</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַהֲבַ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’a·hă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_160.htm">Strong's 160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Love (noun)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His people,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He has set you</span><br /><span class="heb">נְתָנְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ṯā·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second 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">over them</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as king.”</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 2:11 Then Huram the king of Tyre answered (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 2:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 2:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 2:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 2:12" /></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>