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I am ready to do all you desire in the matter of cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/5.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: I have considered the message which you sent me, and I will do all you desire concerning the cedar and cypress logs. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you sent me; I will do everything you wish concerning the cedar and juniper timber. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, &#8220I have heard the message which you have sent me; I will do what you desire concerning the cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you have sent me; I will do what you desire concerning the cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you have sent me; I will do what you desire concerning the cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/amp/1_kings/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Hiram sent word to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you sent to me; I will do everything you wish concerning the cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/csb/1_kings/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying, “I have heard your message; I will do everything you want regarding the cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying, &#8220I have heard your message; I will do everything you want regarding the cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/asv/1_kings/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have heard the message which thou hast sent unto me: I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. <a href="/cev/1_kings/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he sent back his answer: I received your message and will give you all the cedar and pine logs you need. <a href="/erv/1_kings/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have heard the message which thou hast sent unto me: I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Hiram sent men to Solomon to say, "I've received the message you sent me. I will do everything you want in regard to the cedar and cypress logs. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Hiram sent Solomon the following message: "I have received your message, and I am ready to do what you ask. I will provide the cedars and the pine trees. <a href="/isv/1_kings/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I have read the letter that you sent me. I'll do what you've asked about the cedar and cypress timber. <a href="/msb/1_kings/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Hiram then sent this message to Solomon: "I received the message you sent to me. I will give you all the cedars and evergreens you need. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, "I have heard the message which you have sent to me. I will satisfy all your desire concerning cedar wood and concerning the wood of evergreens. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will perform all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. <a href="/web/1_kings/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, “I have heard the message which you have sent to me. I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning cypress timber. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Hiram sends to Solomon, saying, “I have heard that which you have sent to me, I do all your desire concerning cedar-wood and fir-wood; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Hiram sendeth unto Solomon, saying, I have heard that which thou hast sent unto me, I do all thy desire concerning cedar-wood, and fir-wood, <a href="/slt/1_kings/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Hiram will send to Solomon, saying, I heard what thou sentest to me: I will do all thy pleasure in woods of cedars and in woods of cypress.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: I have heard all thou hast desired of me: and I will do all thy desire concerning cedar trees, and fir trees. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: “I have heard the things that you would entrust to me. And I will do your whole will concerning the cedar trees and spruce trees. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Hiram then sent word to Solomon, “I have heard the proposal you sent me, and I will provide all the cedars and fir trees you desire. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Hiram sent word to Solomon, “I have heard the message that you have sent to me; I will fulfill all your needs in the matter of cedar and cypress timber.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have heard the things for which you have sent to me; and I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar and timber of fir. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Khiram sent to Solomon and said to him: “I have heard that which you sent to me. I shall do all your pleasure in wood of cedars and with the wood of cypresses.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: 'I have heard that which thou hast sent unto me; I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of cypress. <a href="/sep/1_kings/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he sent to Solomon, saying, I have listened concerning all that thou hast sent to me for: I will do all thy will: as for timber of cedar and fir, <a href="/parallel/1_kings/5-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1829" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/5.htm">Hiram's Reply</a> 7When 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!” 8<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.">Then Hiram</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.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">a reply 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/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">“I have received</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">your message;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will do</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/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2656.htm" title="2656: ḥep̄·ṣə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Delight, pleasure. From chaphets; pleasure; hence desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence a matter.">you desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/730.htm" title="730: ’ă·rā·zîm (N-mp) -- A cedar. From 'araz; a cedar tree.">regarding the cedar</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ū·ḇa·‘ă·ṣê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1265.htm" title="1265: ḇə·rō·wō·šîm (N-mp) -- Cypress or fir. Of uncertain derivation; a cypress Tree; hence, a lance or a musical instrument.">and cypress</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ba·‘ă·ṣê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">timber.</a> 9My 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11-16</a> 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.” / 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. / So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. ... <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">1 Kings 9:11-14</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">2 Samuel 5:11</a> Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. <a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11-12</a> (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.) <a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">1 Kings 4:33</a> He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. <a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">1 Kings 6:7</a> The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a> Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10-11</a> (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.) <a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Isaiah 60:13</a> The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. <a href="/ezekiel/27-5.htm">Ezekiel 27:5</a> They constructed all your planking with cypress from Senir. They took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you. <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Acts 12:20</a> Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food. <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> 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. <a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a> 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. <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1-2</a> At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. / He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which you sent to me for: and I will do all your desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.considered [heb] heard <a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">1 Kings 6:15,34</a> And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the cieling: and he covered them on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir… <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a> And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.<a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">2 Chronicles 3:5</a> And the greater house he cieled with fir tree, which he overlaid with fine gold, and set thereon palm trees and chains.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/numbers/19-6.htm">Cedar-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/genesis/6-14.htm">Cypress</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-20.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Fir</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Fir-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-4.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-15.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-39.htm">Pine</a> <a href="/ruth/1-6.htm">Providing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-4.htm">Question</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-40.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-35.htm">Received</a> <a href="/numbers/24-12.htm">Sentest</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">Timber</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">Want</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-2.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Cedar-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Cypress</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-9.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Fir</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-34.htm">Fir-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-59.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-32.htm">Message</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Pine</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-7.htm">Providing</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">Question</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Received</a> <a href="/john/17-8.htm">Sentest</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Timber</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-22.htm">Want</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-11.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-26.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 5</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Hiram, sending to congratulate Solomon, is desired to furnish him with timber</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Hiram, blessing God for Solomon, furnishes him with trees.</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">The number of Solomon's workmen and laborers</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: Hiram, the king of Tyre, was a significant ally to both David and Solomon. His kingdom was known for its skilled craftsmen and abundant resources, particularly in timber. The relationship between Hiram and Solomon reflects the political alliances of the time, where neighboring kingdoms often engaged in trade and mutual support. This alliance is a continuation of the friendship Hiram had with David, Solomon's father, indicating a legacy of cooperation and peace. The communication between Hiram and Solomon underscores the importance of diplomacy and collaboration in achieving great projects, such as the building of the Temple.I have received your message; This phrase indicates the formal and respectful communication between two monarchs. In ancient times, messages were often delivered by envoys or messengers, emphasizing the importance of clear and reliable communication. The receipt of the message signifies Hiram's acknowledgment and willingness to engage in the proposed trade. It also reflects the organized and structured nature of Solomon's administration, capable of managing large-scale projects and international relations.I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. Cedar and cypress were highly valued in the ancient Near East for their durability, fragrance, and resistance to decay, making them ideal for construction, especially in significant buildings like temples and palaces. The use of these materials in the Temple construction symbolizes the best offerings to God, reflecting the grandeur and holiness of the place of worship. The willingness of Hiram to fulfill Solomon's request demonstrates the strong alliance and mutual respect between the two leaders. This cooperation can be seen as a type of Christ, where resources and efforts are united for a divine purpose, prefiguring the unity and cooperation in the body of Christ for the building of His spiritual temple, the Church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a> The king of Tyre, known for his friendship with King David and later with Solomon. He was a skilled diplomat and provided materials and craftsmen for the building of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David and king of Israel, renowned for his wisdom and for building the first temple in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tyre.htm">Tyre</a> A significant city in ancient Phoenicia, known for its wealth and skilled artisans, particularly in timber and shipbuilding. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cedar_and_cypress_timber.htm">Cedar and Cypress Timber</a> Valued materials in ancient construction, especially for their durability and fragrance. They were used in the construction of the temple and other significant buildings. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The first temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_through_relationships.htm">God's Provision through Relationships</a> God often provides for His purposes through relationships and alliances. Just as He used Hiram to supply Solomon with materials, He can use people in our lives to fulfill His plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_communication.htm">The Importance of Communication</a> Effective communication, as seen in the correspondence between Hiram and Solomon, is crucial in achieving mutual goals and understanding. <a href="/topical/v/valuing_quality_in_service_to_god.htm">Valuing Quality in Service to God</a> The use of the finest materials for the temple construction reflects the importance of offering our best in service to God. We should strive for excellence in our endeavors for His glory. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a> Solomon's wise decision to seek help from Hiram demonstrates the importance of wisdom and discernment in leadership, recognizing when and where to seek assistance. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_cedar_and_cypress.htm">Symbolism of Cedar and Cypress</a> The choice of cedar and cypress symbolizes strength, durability, and beauty. In our spiritual lives, we should seek to cultivate these qualities through our relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 5</a> <a href="/q/could_they_get_cedar_from_lebanon.htm">(Ezra 3:7) Could a newly returned, resource-strapped community realistically acquire and transport large quantities of cedar from Lebanon? </a> <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> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_nomad.htm">What do the cedars of Lebanon symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_historical_proof_of_solomon's_role.htm">If the author truly was King Solomon, why is there no explicit historical record or external verification of these events beyond the text (Song of Solomon 3)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - And Hiram sent to Solomon [in writing, <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11</a>. It is instructive to remember in connexion with this fact that, according to the universal belief of antiquity, the use of letters, i.e., the art of writing, was communicated to the Greeks by the Phoenicians. Gesenius, indeed, holds that the invention of letters is also due to them. See the interesting remarks of Mr. Twisleton, Dict. Bib. 2. pp. 866-868], saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest unto me for [Heb. heard the things (i.e., message) which thou sentest unto me]: and I will do all thy desire concerning [Heb. in, i.e., as to] timber [or trees] of cedar [Heb. cedars] and timber of fir [Heb. trees of cypresses. This is, perhaps, the proper place to inquire what. trees are intended by the words אֶרֶז, and בְּרושׁ, here respectively translated" cedar" and "fir." As to the first, it is impossible to restrict the word to the one species (Pinus cedrus or Cedrus Libani) which is now known as the cedar of Lebanon, or, indeed, to any single plant. That the Cedrus Libani, one of the most magnificent of trees, is meant in such passages as <a href="/ezekiel/31.htm">Ezekiel 31</a>, <a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12</a>, etc., admits of no manner of doubt. It is equally clear, however, that in other passages the term "cedar" must refer to some other tree. In <a href="/numbers/19-6.htm">Numbers 19:6</a>, and <a href="/leviticus/14-6.htm">Leviticus 14:6</a>, e.g., the juniper would seem to be meant. "The cedar could not have been procured in the desert without great difficulty, but the juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) is most plentiful there." (The "cedar" of our pencils, it may be remarked, is a kind of juniper - Juniperus Bermudiana.) In <a href="/ezekiel/27-5.htm">Ezekiel 27:5</a>, "they have taken cedars of Lebanon to make masts for thee," it is probable that the Pinus Halepensis, not, as was formerly thought, the Scotch fir (Pinus sylvestris), is intended. The Cedrus Libani appears to be indifferently adapted to any such purpose, for which, however, the Pinus Halepensis is eminently fitted. But in the text, as throughout ch. 5-8, the reference, it can hardly be doubted, is to the Cedrus Libani. It is true the wood of this species is neither beautiful nor remarkably durable. Dr. Lindley calls it the "worthless, though magnificent cedar," but the former adjective, however true it may be of English-grown cedar, cannot justly be applied to the tree of the Lebanon mountain. The writer has some wood in his possession, brought by him from the Lebanon, and though it has neither fragrance nor veining, it is unmistakably a hard and resinous wood. And it should be remembered that it was only employed by Solomon in the interior of the temple, and was there, for the most part, overlaid with gold, and that the climate of Palestine is much less destructive than our own. There seems to be no sufficient reason, therefore, for rejecting the traditional and till recently universal belief that the Cedrus Libani was the timber chosen for the temple use. Mr. Houghton, in Smith's Dict. Bib., vol. 3. App. A. p. 40, who speaks of it "as being κατ ἐξοχὴν, the firmest and grandest of the conifers," says at the same time that "it has no particular quality to recommend it for building purposes; it was probably therefore not very extensively used in the construction of the temple." But no other tree can be suggested which better suits the conditions of the sacred narrative. The deodara, which has found favour with some writers, it is now positively stated, does not grow near the Lebanon. It may be added that, under the name of Eres, the yew was probably included. The timber used in the palaces of Nineveh, which was long believed to be cedar, is now proved to be yew (Dict. Bib., art. "Cedar"). However it is certain that אֶרֶז is a nomen generale which includes, at any rate, the pine, the cedar, and the juniper, in confirmation of which it may be mentioned that at the present day, "the name arz is applied by the Arabs to all three" (Royle, in Kitto's Cyclop., art. "Eres"). The Grove of Cedars now numbers about 450 trees, great and small. Of these about a dozen are of prodigious size and considerable antiquity, possibly carrying us back (as the natives think) to the time of Solomon. Their precise age, however, can only be a matter of conjecture. The identification of the "fir" is even more precarious than that of the cedar. Celsius would see in this the true cedar of Lebanon. Others identify it with the juniper (Juniperus excelsa) or with the Pinus Halepensis, but most writers (among whom are Keil and Bahr) believe the evergreen cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) to be intended. Very probably the name Berosh comprehended two or three different species, as the cypress, the juniper, and the savine. The first named grows even near the summits of the mountain. Bahr says it is inferior to cedar (but see above). According to Winer, it is well fitted for building purposes, as" it is not eaten by worms, and is almost imperishable and very light." It is certainly of a harder and closer grain, and more durable than the Cedrus Libani. It shows the brevity of our account that Solomon has not mentioned his desire for "fir" as well as" cedar." This is disclosed in Hiram's reply, and in the parallel passage of the chronicler. It is also to be noticed that in the text the request for materials is more prominently brought to view, while in Chronicles the petition is for workmen. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/5-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Hiram חִירָם֙ (ḥî·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2438.htm">Strong's 2438: </a> Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out a reply to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Solomon, שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne saying: לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I have received שָׁמַ֕עְתִּי (šā·ma‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently your message; אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אֲנִ֤י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I will do אֶֽעֱשֶׂה֙ (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every you desire חֶפְצְךָ֔ (ḥep̄·ṣə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2656.htm">Strong's 2656: </a> Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter regarding the cedar אֲרָזִ֖ים (’ă·rā·zîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_730.htm">Strong's 730: </a> A cedar tree and cypress בְרוֹשִֽׁים׃ (ḇə·rō·wō·šîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1265.htm">Strong's 1265: </a> A cypress, tree, a lance, a musical instrument timber. בַּעֲצֵ֥י (ba·‘ă·ṣê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> Tree, trees, wood <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/5-8.htm">1 Kings 5:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-8.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 5:8 Hiram sent to Solomon saying I have (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 5:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 5:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/5-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 5:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 5:9" /></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>