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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Solomon sent back this message to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent this message back to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon sent word to Hiram,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent <i>word</i> to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Solomon sent <i>word</i> to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Solomon sent <i>word</i> to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent <i>word</i> to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sent this message to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sent this message to Hiram: &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Solomon sent a message back to Hiram: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/5.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />Solomon sent word to Hiram, by saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Solomon sent back this message to Hiram: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon sent this message to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon sends to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Solomon sendeth unto Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon will send to Hiram, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Solomon sent back this message to Hiram:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon sent word to Hiram, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Hiram sent to Solomon and blessed him. And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khiram sent to Solomon and blessed him, and Solomon sent to Khiram and said:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon sent to Chiram, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/5-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1755" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/5.htm">Materials for the Temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father&#8217;s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: &#353;&#601;&#183;l&#333;&#183;m&#333;h (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">And Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way&#183;yi&#353;&#183;la&#7717; (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">relayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: l&#234;&#183;m&#333;r (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">this message</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: &#8217;el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2438.htm" title="2438: &#7717;&#238;&#183;r&#257;m (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> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>&#8220;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.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">2 Chronicles 2:3</a></span><br />Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: &#8220;Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">2 Samuel 5:11</a></span><br />Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">1 Kings 9:10-14</a></span><br />Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11-16</a></span><br />Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: &#8220;Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.&#8221; / And Hiram added: &#8220;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. ...<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&#8217;s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen again to this day.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a></span><br />He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a></span><br />In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon&#8217;s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-2.htm">1 Chronicles 22:2-4</a></span><br />So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God. / David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed / and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David.<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&#8217;s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there&#8212;420 talents&#8212;and delivered it to Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm">2 Chronicles 8:18</a></span><br />So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon&#8217;s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">1 Kings 4:33</a></span><br />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.<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&#8217;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="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10-11</a></span><br />(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. / The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king&#8217;s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">2 Chronicles 2:3</a></b></br> And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, <i>even so deal with me</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-16.htm">Message</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-34.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Hiram</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Message</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-8.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Hiram, sending to congratulate Solomon, is desired to furnish him with timber</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Hiram, blessing God for Solomon, furnishes him with trees.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">The number of Solomon's workmen and laborers</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /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/1_kings/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book&nbsp;&#9702;</a>&nbsp;<a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter&nbsp;</a></tr></table></div><b>And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram:</b><br>Solomon: Solomon, the son of King David and Bathsheba, was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, Solomon's reign marked a period of peace and prosperity for Israel. His leadership is often seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a temple for the Lord (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). Solomon's wisdom is highlighted in <a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a>, where God grants him unparalleled understanding.<br><br>Relayed: The act of relaying a message indicates a formal communication, often involving diplomacy and careful negotiation. In the ancient Near East, such communications were crucial for maintaining alliances and trade relationships. Solomon's ability to communicate effectively with other rulers was a testament to his wisdom and political acumen.<br><br>This message: The content of the message is significant, as it pertains to Solomon's plans to build the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. This construction project was not only a religious undertaking but also a political one, symbolizing the unification and strength of the Israelite kingdom under Solomon's rule.<br><br>To Hiram: Hiram was the king of Tyre, a Phoenician city-state known for its skilled craftsmen and abundant resources, particularly cedar wood from Lebanon. The relationship between Solomon and Hiram was mutually beneficial, as Hiram provided materials and labor for the temple, while Solomon offered agricultural products in return (<a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">1 Kings 5:10-11</a>). This alliance reflects the interconnectedness of ancient Near Eastern societies and the importance of trade and cooperation. Hiram's assistance in building the temple can be seen as a type of Christ, as it foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, as seen in the New Testament (<a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Ephesians 2:11-22</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a></b><br>The king of Tyre, a city-state in modern-day Lebanon. Hiram was a friend and ally of both David and Solomon, providing materials and skilled labor for the building of the Temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tyre.htm">Tyre</a></b><br>An ancient Phoenician city known for its wealth and skilled craftsmen. It played a significant role in the trade and politics of the region during Solomon's reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The primary focus of Solomon's building efforts, the Temple in Jerusalem was a central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_alliance.htm">The Alliance</a></b><br>The cooperative relationship between Solomon and Hiram, which facilitated the construction of the Temple through the exchange of resources and labor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_alliances.htm">The Importance of Godly Alliances</a></b><br>Solomon's alliance with Hiram demonstrates the value of forming partnerships that align with God's purposes. Believers should seek relationships that support and enhance their spiritual goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's decision to reach out to Hiram reflects his wisdom in leadership. Effective leaders recognize the need for collaboration and resourcefulness in achieving their objectives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a></b><br>The construction of the Temple was a significant step in preparing a place for worship. Believers should prioritize creating environments conducive to worship and spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a></b><br>Solomon's actions were in fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding the building of the Temple. Trusting in God's promises encourages believers to act in faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_work.htm">The Role of Community in God's Work</a></b><br>The collaboration between Israel and Tyre illustrates the importance of community and cooperation in accomplishing God's work. Believers are called to work together for the common good.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_tyre's_king.htm">Who was Tyre's king?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/verify_hiram's_link_to_solomon.htm">How can we verify Hiram&#8217;s historicity and alliance with Solomon mentioned in 1 Kings 5:1&#8211;12, given limited external records? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_baths_did_solomon_build.htm">Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Solomon sent to Hiram.</span> [According to Josephus (Ant. 8:02. 6), he wrote a letter, which together with Hiram's reply (ver. 8) was preserved among the public archives of Tyro. The account of <a href="/2_chronicles/2.htm">2 Chronicles 2</a>, which as a rule is more detailed than that of the Kings, begins here. It does not notice, that is to say, the prior embassy of the Phoenician king, as the object of the chronicler is merely to narrate the measures taken for the erection of the temple], <span class="cmt_word">saying</span> [The return embassy gave Solomon the opportunity to ask for the timber, etc., that he desired.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/5-2.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">And Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1456;&#1500;&#1465;&#1502;&#1465;&#1428;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;&#601;&#183;l&#333;&#183;m&#333;h)</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">relayed</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1497;&#1468;&#1460;&#1513;&#1473;&#1456;&#1500;&#1463;&#1443;&#1495;</span> <span class="translit">(way&#183;yi&#353;&#183;la&#7717;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; 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">this message</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1500;&#1461;&#1488;&#1502;&#1465;&#1469;&#1512;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(l&#234;&#183;m&#333;r)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l &#124; Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1462;&#1500;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;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">Hiram:</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1495;&#1460;&#1497;&#1512;&#1464;&#1430;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(&#7717;&#238;&#183;r&#257;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2438.htm">Strong's 2438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/5-2.htm">1 Kings 5:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/5-2.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 5:2 Solomon sent to Hiram saying (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 5:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 5:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/5-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 5:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 5:3" /></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>

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