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There were peaceful relations between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> So the LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he had promised. And Hiram and Solomon made a formal alliance of peace. <a href="/esv/1_kings/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/5.htm">New King James Version</a> So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Yahweh gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them cut a covenant. <a href="/amp/1_kings/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty. <a href="/csb/1_kings/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/asv/1_kings/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together. <a href="/cev/1_kings/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD kept his promise and made Solomon wise. Hiram and Solomon signed a treaty and never went to war against each other. <a href="/erv/1_kings/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD gave Solomon wisdom as he had promised. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made a treaty with one another. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD kept his promise and gave Solomon wisdom. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they made a treaty with each other. <a href="/isv/1_kings/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> The LORD continued giving Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised, and Hiram and Solomon entered into a peace treaty between themselves. <a href="/msb/1_kings/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/5.htm">NET Bible</a> So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. And Hiram and Solomon were at peace and made a treaty. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and the two of them made a covenant. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together. <a href="/web/1_kings/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH has given wisdom to Solomon as He spoke to him, and there is peace between Hiram and Solomon, and both of them make a covenant. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah hath given wisdom to Solomon as He spake to him, and there is peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they make a covenant both of them. <a href="/slt/1_kings/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah gave wisdom to Solomon, as he spake to him: and peace will be between Hiram and between Solomon; and they two will cut out a covenant.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and they two made a league together. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon, just as he said to him. And there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two struck a pact. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/5.htm">New American Bible</a> The LORD gave Solomon wisdom as he promised him. So there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and the two of them made a treaty.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon always, and they two made a league together. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH gave to Solomon wisdom as he had said to him, and there was peace between Khiram and the house of Solomon all their days and they both established a covenant.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together. <a href="/sep/1_kings/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord gave wisdom to Solomon as he promised him; and there was peace between Chiram and Solomon, and they made a covenant between them. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/5-12.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=1878" 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> …11and 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. 12<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">And the LORD</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.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: liš·lō·mōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">wisdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber- (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">He had promised</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">There was</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lōm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <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.">Hiram</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: ū·ḇên (Conj-w:: Prep) -- An interval, space between. "></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.">and Solomon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê·hem (Number-mdc:: 3mp) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">and the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: way·yiḵ·rə·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">of them made</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: ḇə·rîṯ (N-fs) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">a treaty.</a> <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="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">2 Chronicles 1:10-12</a> Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.” <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:26</a> To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a> in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-30</a> 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. <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="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">2 Chronicles 9:23</a> All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <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="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a> Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a> It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. <a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a> And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.as he promised them<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a> Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.<a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29</a> And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.<a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">2 Chronicles 1:12</a> Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.they two<a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">1 Kings 15:19</a> There is a league between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.<a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Genesis 21:32</a> Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.<a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Amos 1:9</a> Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-15.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-11.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">League</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-19.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-4.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-11.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-18.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_samuel/11-2.htm">Treaty</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/6-19.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-19.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">League</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-15.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-11.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-19.htm">Treaty</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">Wisdom</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>And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>, where God grants Solomon unparalleled wisdom. This divine wisdom is a key theme in Solomon's reign, enabling him to govern Israel effectively and build the temple. The wisdom given to Solomon is not merely intellectual but encompasses moral and spiritual discernment, reflecting the biblical principle that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). Solomon's wisdom is a type of Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>).There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, The peace between Hiram, king of Tyre, and Solomon is significant in the context of ancient Near Eastern politics. Tyre was a powerful Phoenician city-state known for its skilled craftsmen and valuable resources, particularly cedar wood. The peaceful relations allowed Solomon to acquire materials and labor for the construction of the temple, fulfilling David's vision (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">1 Chronicles 22:4</a>). This peace is a reflection of Solomon's wise diplomacy and God's favor, as peace is often seen as a blessing from God (<a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a>).and the two of them made a treaty. The treaty between Hiram and Solomon is an example of a suzerain-vassal relationship common in the ancient Near East, where a stronger power (Tyre) and a lesser power (Israel) would form a mutually beneficial agreement. This treaty facilitated trade and ensured stability, allowing Solomon to focus on building projects and the administration of his kingdom. The alliance with Hiram also underscores the importance of cooperation and unity, themes echoed in the New Testament's call for peace and unity among believers (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. He is the central figure in this passage, receiving wisdom from God. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a> The king of Tyre, a city-state in modern-day Lebanon. Hiram was an ally of both David and Solomon, providing materials and craftsmen for the construction of the Temple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the source of Solomon's wisdom and the orchestrator of peace between nations. 4. <a href="/topical/t/treaty.htm">Treaty</a> An agreement or covenant between Solomon and Hiram, signifying peace and cooperation, particularly in the context of building the Temple. 5. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a> A divine gift from God to Solomon, enabling him to rule effectively and maintain peaceful relations with neighboring nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_wisdom_as_a_gift.htm">Divine Wisdom as a Gift</a> Solomon's wisdom was a direct gift from God, reminding us that true wisdom is not self-generated but divinely bestowed. We should seek wisdom from God in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peaceful_relations.htm">The Importance of Peaceful Relations</a> The treaty between Solomon and Hiram illustrates the value of peace and cooperation. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers in our communities and relationships. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a> God's fulfillment of His promise to Solomon encourages us to trust in His faithfulness. We can rely on God's promises in our own lives, knowing He is true to His word. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a> Solomon's wisdom was crucial for his leadership. Whether in family, work, or church, we should seek God's wisdom to lead effectively and righteously. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_covenants.htm">The Role of Covenants</a> The treaty between Solomon and Hiram reflects the biblical theme of covenants. Understanding and honoring our commitments is vital in our walk with God and others.<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/why_attribute_song_5_to_solomon.htm">What evidence supports Solomon as the author of Song of Solomon 5, and if lacking, why attribute these verses to him at all?</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/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> <a href="/q/why_promise_restoration_if_judgment_remains.htm">Why does Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8:33-34 promise national restoration to Israel if they repent, when other biblical passages suggest God's judgment can remain despite repentance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And the Lord gave [Can there be any reference to the repeated "gave" of the two preceding verses?] to Solomon wisdom, as he promised him (<a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>) and there was peace [one fruit of the gift. Cf. <a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a>] between Hiram and Solomon, and they two made a league together [Heb. "cut a covenant." Cf. ὅρκια τέμνειν. Covenants were ratified by the slaughter of victims, between the parts of which the contracting parties passed (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/34-8.htm">Jeremiah 34:8, 18, 19</a>). Similarly σπονδή, "libation," in the plural, means "league, truce," and σπονδὰς τέμνειν is found in classic Greek.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/5-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And the LORD וַיהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel gave נָתַ֤ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Solomon לִשְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (liš·lō·mōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne wisdom, חָכְמָה֙ (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom as כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He had promised דִּבֶּר־ (dib·ber-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue him. ל֑וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> There was וַיְהִ֣י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be peace שָׁלֹ֗ם (šā·lōm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace between בֵּ֤ין (bên) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between 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) and Solomon, שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (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 and the two שְׁנֵיהֶֽם׃ (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) of them made וַיִּכְרְת֥וּ (way·yiḵ·rə·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant a treaty. בְרִ֖ית (ḇə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 5:12 Yahweh gave Solomon wisdom as he promised (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/5-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 5:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 5:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 5:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 5:13" /></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>